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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.15, 22,602.83 and 8,493.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.15, 22,602.83 and 8,493.15 is: 12,751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.15 : 22,602.83 = 8,493.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.15/22,602.83 = 8,493.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.15x = 22,602.83 × 8,493.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.15x = 191,969,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,969,183.15/15,054.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.91

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