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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.17, 22,729.63 and 8,835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.17, 22,729.63 and 8,835.08 is: 13,248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.17 : 22,729.63 = 8,835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.17/22,729.63 = 8,835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.17x = 22,729.63 × 8,835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.17x = 200,818,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,818,099.42/15,158.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.18

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