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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.55, 15,154.86 and 8,593.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.55, 15,154.86 and 8,593.77 is: 12,848.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.55 : 15,154.86 = 8,593.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.55/15,154.86 = 8,593.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.55x = 15,154.86 × 8,593.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.55x = 130,237,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,237,381.22/10,136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,848.29

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