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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.74, 22,649.21 and 8,093.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.74, 22,649.21 and 8,093.55 is: 12,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.74 : 22,649.21 = 8,093.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.74/22,649.21 = 8,093.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.74x = 22,649.21 × 8,093.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.74x = 183,312,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,312,513.60/15,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.88

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