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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.60, 22,746.90 and 8,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.60, 22,746.90 and 8,603.60 is: 12,905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.60 : 22,746.90 = 8,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.60/22,746.90 = 8,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.60x = 22,746.90 × 8,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.60x = 195,705,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,705,228.84/15,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.40

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