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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.56, 22,744.32 and 8,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.56, 22,744.32 and 8,152.04 is: 12,216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.56 : 22,744.32 = 8,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.56/22,744.32 = 8,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.56x = 22,744.32 × 8,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.56x = 185,412,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,412,606.41/15,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.23

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