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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.68, 22,750.08 and 8,284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.68, 22,750.08 and 8,284.92 is: 12,427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.68 : 22,750.08 = 8,284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.68/22,750.08 = 8,284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.68x = 22,750.08 × 8,284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.68x = 188,482,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,482,592.79/15,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.41

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