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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.77, 22,627.76 and 8,511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.77, 22,627.76 and 8,511.90 is: 12,755.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.77 : 22,627.76 = 8,511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.77/22,627.76 = 8,511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.77x = 22,627.76 × 8,511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.77x = 192,605,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,605,187.78/15,099.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.51

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