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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.16, 22,630.98 and 8,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.16, 22,630.98 and 8,161.88 is: 12,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.16 : 22,630.98 = 8,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.16/22,630.98 = 8,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.16x = 22,630.98 × 8,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.16x = 184,711,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,711,343.04/15,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.70

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