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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.41, 22,723.52 and 8,144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.41, 22,723.52 and 8,144.13 is: 12,190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.41 : 22,723.52 = 8,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.41/22,723.52 = 8,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.41x = 22,723.52 × 8,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.41x = 185,063,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,063,300.94/15,181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.13

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