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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.14, 22,649.07 and 8,542.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.14, 22,649.07 and 8,542.05 is: 12,802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.14 : 22,649.07 = 8,542.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.14/22,649.07 = 8,542.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.14x = 22,649.07 × 8,542.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.14x = 193,469,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,469,488.39/15,112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.26

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