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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.09, 22,650.54 and 8,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.09, 22,650.54 and 8,074.28 is: 12,114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.09 : 22,650.54 = 8,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.09/22,650.54 = 8,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.09x = 22,650.54 × 8,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.09x = 182,886,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,886,802.11/15,096.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.85

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