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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.11, 22,727.52 and 8,047.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.11, 22,727.52 and 8,047.87 is: 12,061.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.11 : 22,727.52 = 8,047.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.11/22,727.52 = 8,047.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.11x = 22,727.52 × 8,047.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.11x = 182,908,069.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,908,069.56/15,165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,061.11

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