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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.11, 22,641.73 and 8,077.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.11, 22,641.73 and 8,077.93 is: 12,113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.11 : 22,641.73 = 8,077.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.11/22,641.73 = 8,077.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.11x = 22,641.73 × 8,077.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.11x = 182,898,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,898,233.22/15,099.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.18

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