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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.59, 22,629.80 and 8,204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.59, 22,629.80 and 8,204.83 is: 12,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.59 : 22,629.80 = 8,204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.59/22,629.80 = 8,204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.59x = 22,629.80 × 8,204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.59x = 185,673,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,673,620.91/15,086.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,307.20

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