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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.63, 22,752.56 and 8,596.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.63, 22,752.56 and 8,596.43 is: 12,896.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.63 : 22,752.56 = 8,596.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.63/22,752.56 = 8,596.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.63x = 22,752.56 × 8,596.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.63x = 195,590,632.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,590,632.62/15,165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,896.97

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