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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.59, 22,650.36 and 8,095.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.59, 22,650.36 and 8,095.01 is: 12,116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.59 : 22,650.36 = 8,095.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.59/22,650.36 = 8,095.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.59x = 22,650.36 × 8,095.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.59x = 183,354,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,354,890.70/15,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.56

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