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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.83, 22,789.14 and 8,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.83, 22,789.14 and 8,176.14 is: 12,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.83 : 22,789.14 = 8,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.83/22,789.14 = 8,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.83x = 22,789.14 × 8,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.83x = 186,327,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,327,158.24/15,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.15

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