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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.93, 22,622.29 and 8,076.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.93, 22,622.29 and 8,076.31 is: 12,088.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.93 : 22,622.29 = 8,076.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.93/22,622.29 = 8,076.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.93x = 22,622.29 × 8,076.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.93x = 182,704,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,704,550.20/15,113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.49

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