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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.76, 22,679.54 and 8,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.76, 22,679.54 and 8,569.68 is: 12,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.76 : 22,679.54 = 8,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.76/22,679.54 = 8,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.76x = 22,679.54 × 8,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.76x = 194,356,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,356,400.35/15,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.33

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