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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.06, 22,639.86 and 8,535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.06, 22,639.86 and 8,535.91 is: 12,793.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.06 : 22,639.86 = 8,535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.06/22,639.86 = 8,535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.06x = 22,639.86 × 8,535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.06x = 193,251,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,251,807.37/15,106.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.00

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