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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.06, 22,656.88 and 8,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.06, 22,656.88 and 8,099.36 is: 12,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.06 : 22,656.88 = 8,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.06/22,656.88 = 8,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.06x = 22,656.88 × 8,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.06x = 183,506,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,506,227.60/15,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.98

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