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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.11, 22,616.36 and 8,071.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.11, 22,616.36 and 8,071.34 is: 12,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.11 : 22,616.36 = 8,071.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.11/22,616.36 = 8,071.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.11x = 22,616.36 × 8,071.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.11x = 182,544,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,544,290.77/15,083.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.57

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