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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.27, 22,671.29 and 8,564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.27, 22,671.29 and 8,564.17 is: 12,830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.27 : 22,671.29 = 8,564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.27/22,671.29 = 8,564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.27x = 22,671.29 × 8,564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.27x = 194,160,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,160,738.86/15,133.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.06

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