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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.93, 22,547.16 and 8,793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.93, 22,547.16 and 8,793.36 is: 13,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.93 : 22,547.16 = 8,793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.93/22,547.16 = 8,793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.93x = 22,547.16 × 8,793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.93x = 198,265,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,265,294.86/15,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.12

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