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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.99, 22,673.52 and 8,468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.99, 22,673.52 and 8,468.04 is: 12,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.99 : 22,673.52 = 8,468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.99/22,673.52 = 8,468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.99x = 22,673.52 × 8,468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.99x = 192,000,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,000,359.33/15,132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.53

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