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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.69, 22,759.08 and 8,290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.69, 22,759.08 and 8,290.93 is: 12,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.69 : 22,759.08 = 8,290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.69/22,759.08 = 8,290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.69x = 22,759.08 × 8,290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.69x = 188,693,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,693,939.14/15,172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.42

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