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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.44, 22,709.40 and 8,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.44, 22,709.40 and 8,565.52 is: 12,831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.44 : 22,709.40 = 8,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.44/22,709.40 = 8,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.44x = 22,709.40 × 8,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.44x = 194,517,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,517,819.89/15,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.46

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