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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,156.97, 22,727.22 and 8,145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,156.97, 22,727.22 and 8,145.34 is: 12,213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,156.97 : 22,727.22 = 8,145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,156.97/22,727.22 = 8,145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,156.97x = 22,727.22 × 8,145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,156.97x = 185,120,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,120,934.15/15,156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,213.58

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