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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,178.53, 22,733.41 and 8,146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,178.53, 22,733.41 and 8,146.29 is: 12,200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,178.53 : 22,733.41 = 8,146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,178.53/22,733.41 = 8,146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,178.53x = 22,733.41 × 8,146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,178.53x = 185,192,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,192,950.55/15,178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.98

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