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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.63, 22,775.40 and 8,176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.63, 22,775.40 and 8,176.41 is: 12,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.63 : 22,775.40 = 8,176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.63/22,775.40 = 8,176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.63x = 22,775.40 × 8,176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.63x = 186,221,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,221,008.31/15,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.33

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