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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.69, 22,749.65 and 8,594.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.69, 22,749.65 and 8,594.49 is: 12,894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.69 : 22,749.65 = 8,594.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.69/22,749.65 = 8,594.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.69x = 22,749.65 × 8,594.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.69x = 195,521,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,521,482.71/15,163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,894.06

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