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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.30, 22,637.25 and 8,534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.30, 22,637.25 and 8,534.16 is: 12,790.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.30 : 22,637.25 = 8,534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.30/22,637.25 = 8,534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.30x = 22,637.25 × 8,534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.30x = 193,189,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,189,913.46/15,104.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.40

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