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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.84, 22,673.04 and 8,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.84, 22,673.04 and 8,110.24 is: 12,139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.84 : 22,673.04 = 8,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.84/22,673.04 = 8,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.84x = 22,673.04 × 8,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.84x = 183,883,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,883,795.93/15,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.28

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