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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.80, 22,775.68 and 8,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.80, 22,775.68 and 8,176.60 is: 12,257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.80 : 22,775.68 = 8,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.80/22,775.68 = 8,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.80x = 22,775.68 × 8,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.80x = 186,227,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,227,625.09/15,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.62

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