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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.18, 22,734.12 and 8,838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.18, 22,734.12 and 8,838.08 is: 13,252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.18 : 22,734.12 = 8,838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.18/22,734.12 = 8,838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.18x = 22,734.12 × 8,838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.18x = 200,925,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,925,971.29/15,161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.66

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