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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.14, 22,628.32 and 8,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.14, 22,628.32 and 8,512.28 is: 12,756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.14 : 22,628.32 = 8,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.14/22,628.32 = 8,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.14x = 22,628.32 × 8,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.14x = 192,618,461.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,618,461.35/15,100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.07

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