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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.30, 22,671.45 and 8,202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.30, 22,671.45 and 8,202.30 is: 12,303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.30 : 22,671.45 = 8,202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.30/22,671.45 = 8,202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.30x = 22,671.45 × 8,202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.30x = 185,958,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,958,034.34/15,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.45

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