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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.69, 22,675.55 and 8,074.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.69, 22,675.55 and 8,074.89 is: 12,134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.69 : 22,675.55 = 8,074.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.69/22,675.55 = 8,074.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.69x = 22,675.55 × 8,074.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.69x = 183,102,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,102,531.57/15,089.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.28

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