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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.36, 22,648.50 and 8,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.36, 22,648.50 and 8,093.80 is: 12,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.36 : 22,648.50 = 8,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.36/22,648.50 = 8,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.36x = 22,648.50 × 8,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.36x = 183,312,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,312,429.30/15,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.74

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