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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.30, 22,756.26 and 8,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.30, 22,756.26 and 8,055.02 is: 12,087.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.30 : 22,756.26 = 8,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.30/22,756.26 = 8,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.30x = 22,756.26 × 8,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.30x = 183,302,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,302,129.43/15,164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.74

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