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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.14, 22,779.18 and 8,156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.14, 22,779.18 and 8,156.48 is: 12,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.14 : 22,779.18 = 8,156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.14/22,779.18 = 8,156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.14x = 22,779.18 × 8,156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.14x = 185,797,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,797,812.19/15,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.70

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