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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.43, 22,783.22 and 8,156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.43, 22,783.22 and 8,156.24 is: 12,237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.43 : 22,783.22 = 8,156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.43/22,783.22 = 8,156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.43x = 22,783.22 × 8,156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.43x = 185,825,410.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,825,410.29/15,184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.89

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