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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,118.76, 22,629.60 and 8,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,118.76, 22,629.60 and 8,081.16 is: 12,095.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,118.76 : 22,629.60 = 8,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,118.76/22,629.60 = 8,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,118.76x = 22,629.60 × 8,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,118.76x = 182,873,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,873,418.34/15,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.79

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