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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.11, 22,637.35 and 8,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.11, 22,637.35 and 8,085.34 is: 12,123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.11 : 22,637.35 = 8,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.11/22,637.35 = 8,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.11x = 22,637.35 × 8,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.11x = 183,030,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,030,671.45/15,097.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.56

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