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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.11, 22,613.56 and 8,072.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.11, 22,613.56 and 8,072.12 is: 12,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.11 : 22,613.56 = 8,072.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.11/22,613.56 = 8,072.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.11x = 22,613.56 × 8,072.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.11x = 182,539,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,539,406.30/15,091.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.82

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