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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.20, 22,637.51 and 8,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.20, 22,637.51 and 8,088.14 is: 12,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.20 : 22,637.51 = 8,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.20/22,637.51 = 8,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.20x = 22,637.51 × 8,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.20x = 183,095,396.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,095,396.61/15,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.75

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