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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.94, 22,765.61 and 8,606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.94, 22,765.61 and 8,606.36 is: 12,905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.94 : 22,765.61 = 8,606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.94/22,765.61 = 8,606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.94x = 22,765.61 × 8,606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.94x = 195,928,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,928,878.42/15,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.40

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