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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.80, 22,763.70 and 8,168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.80, 22,763.70 and 8,168.58 is: 12,245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.80 : 22,763.70 = 8,168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.80/22,763.70 = 8,168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.80x = 22,763.70 × 8,168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.80x = 185,947,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,947,104.55/15,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.61

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