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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.40, 22,641.04 and 8,088.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.40, 22,641.04 and 8,088.81 is: 12,107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.40 : 22,641.04 = 8,088.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.40/22,641.04 = 8,088.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.40x = 22,641.04 × 8,088.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.40x = 183,139,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,139,070.76/15,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.25

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