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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.89, 22,635.54 and 8,086.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.89, 22,635.54 and 8,086.83 is: 12,117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.89 : 22,635.54 = 8,086.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.89/22,635.54 = 8,086.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.89x = 22,635.54 × 8,086.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.89x = 183,049,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,049,763.94/15,105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.78

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