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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.02, 22,676.91 and 8,567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.02, 22,676.91 and 8,567.92 is: 12,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.02 : 22,676.91 = 8,567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.02/22,676.91 = 8,567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.02x = 22,676.91 × 8,567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.02x = 194,293,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,293,950.73/15,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.68

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