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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.72, 22,679.10 and 8,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.72, 22,679.10 and 8,114.20 is: 12,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.72 : 22,679.10 = 8,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.72/22,679.10 = 8,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.72x = 22,679.10 × 8,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.72x = 184,022,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,022,753.22/15,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.34

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