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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.01, 22,632.73 and 8,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.01, 22,632.73 and 8,084.96 is: 12,114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.01 : 22,632.73 = 8,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.01/22,632.73 = 8,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.01x = 22,632.73 × 8,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.01x = 182,984,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,984,583.36/15,104.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.97

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