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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.36, 22,688.46 and 8,110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.36, 22,688.46 and 8,110.23 is: 12,157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.36 : 22,688.46 = 8,110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.36/22,688.46 = 8,110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.36x = 22,688.46 × 8,110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.36x = 184,008,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,008,628.95/15,135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.53

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