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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.06, 22,756.21 and 8,598.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.06, 22,756.21 and 8,598.89 is: 12,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.06 : 22,756.21 = 8,598.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.06/22,756.21 = 8,598.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.06x = 22,756.21 × 8,598.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.06x = 195,678,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,678,182.00/15,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.67

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