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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.01, 22,677.50 and 8,093.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.01, 22,677.50 and 8,093.45 is: 12,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.01 : 22,677.50 = 8,093.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.01/22,677.50 = 8,093.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.01x = 22,677.50 × 8,093.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.01x = 183,539,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,539,289.30/15,115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.85

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