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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.44, 22,712.40 and 8,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.44, 22,712.40 and 8,567.52 is: 12,834.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.44 : 22,712.40 = 8,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.44/22,712.40 = 8,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.44x = 22,712.40 × 8,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.44x = 194,588,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,588,941.25/15,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.46

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