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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.47, 22,632.61 and 8,206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.47, 22,632.61 and 8,206.71 is: 12,310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.47 : 22,632.61 = 8,206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.47/22,632.61 = 8,206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.47x = 22,632.61 × 8,206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.47x = 185,739,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,739,266.81/15,088.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.01

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