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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.33, 22,732.65 and 8,931.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.33, 22,732.65 and 8,931.87 is: 13,394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.33 : 22,732.65 = 8,931.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.33/22,732.65 = 8,931.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.33x = 22,732.65 × 8,931.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.33x = 203,045,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,045,074.56/15,159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.07

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