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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.82, 22,635.69 and 8,085.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.82, 22,635.69 and 8,085.23 is: 12,101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.82 : 22,635.69 = 8,085.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.82/22,635.69 = 8,085.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.82x = 22,635.69 × 8,085.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.82x = 183,014,759.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,014,759.86/15,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.89

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