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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.74, 22,727.64 and 8,144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.74, 22,727.64 and 8,144.52 is: 12,209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.74 : 22,727.64 = 8,144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.74/22,727.64 = 8,144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.74x = 22,727.64 × 8,144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.74x = 185,105,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,105,718.53/15,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.54

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