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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.69, 22,760.58 and 8,291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.69, 22,760.58 and 8,291.93 is: 12,437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.69 : 22,760.58 = 8,291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.69/22,760.58 = 8,291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.69x = 22,760.58 × 8,291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.69x = 188,729,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,729,136.12/15,173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.92

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