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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.08, 22,670.04 and 8,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.08, 22,670.04 and 8,175.44 is: 12,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.08 : 22,670.04 = 8,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.08/22,670.04 = 8,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.08x = 22,670.04 × 8,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.08x = 185,337,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,337,551.82/15,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.20

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