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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.93, 22,623.78 and 8,077.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.93, 22,623.78 and 8,077.31 is: 12,089.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.93 : 22,623.78 = 8,077.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.93/22,623.78 = 8,077.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.93x = 22,623.78 × 8,077.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.93x = 182,739,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,739,284.43/15,114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.99

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