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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.54, 22,620.81 and 8,168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.54, 22,620.81 and 8,168.54 is: 12,252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.54 : 22,620.81 = 8,168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.54/22,620.81 = 8,168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.54x = 22,620.81 × 8,168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.54x = 184,778,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,778,991.32/15,080.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,252.81

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