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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.84, 22,737.60 and 8,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.84, 22,737.60 and 8,054.64 is: 12,071.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.84 : 22,737.60 = 8,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.84/22,737.60 = 8,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.84x = 22,737.60 × 8,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.84x = 183,143,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,143,182.46/15,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.26

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