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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.12, 22,655.79 and 8,086.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.12, 22,655.79 and 8,086.64 is: 12,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.12 : 22,655.79 = 8,086.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.12/22,655.79 = 8,086.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.12x = 22,655.79 × 8,086.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.12x = 183,209,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,209,104.37/15,108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.53

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