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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.90, 22,642.95 and 8,519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.90, 22,642.95 and 8,519.90 is: 12,792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.90 : 22,642.95 = 8,519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.90/22,642.95 = 8,519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.90x = 22,642.95 × 8,519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.90x = 192,915,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,915,669.71/15,080.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.05

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