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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.80, 22,682.70 and 8,451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.80, 22,682.70 and 8,451.45 is: 12,677.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.80 : 22,682.70 = 8,451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.80/22,682.70 = 8,451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.80x = 22,682.70 × 8,451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.80x = 191,701,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,701,704.92/15,121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,677.18

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