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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.35, 22,714.43 and 8,138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.35, 22,714.43 and 8,138.07 is: 12,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.35 : 22,714.43 = 8,138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.35/22,714.43 = 8,138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.35x = 22,714.43 × 8,138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.35x = 184,851,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,851,580.66/15,175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.04

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