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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.20, 22,672.80 and 8,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.20, 22,672.80 and 8,116.80 is: 12,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.20 : 22,672.80 = 8,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.20/22,672.80 = 8,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.20x = 22,672.80 × 8,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.20x = 184,030,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,030,583.04/15,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.20

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