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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.14, 22,652.06 and 8,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.14, 22,652.06 and 8,544.06 is: 12,805.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.14 : 22,652.06 = 8,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.14/22,652.06 = 8,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.14x = 22,652.06 × 8,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.14x = 193,540,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,540,559.76/15,114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.26

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