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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.40, 22,712.70 and 8,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.40, 22,712.70 and 8,566.40 is: 12,861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.40 : 22,712.70 = 8,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.40/22,712.70 = 8,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.40x = 22,712.70 × 8,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.40x = 194,566,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,566,073.28/15,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.83

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