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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.06, 22,767.30 and 8,607.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.06, 22,767.30 and 8,607.48 is: 12,907.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.06 : 22,767.30 = 8,607.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.06/22,767.30 = 8,607.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.06x = 22,767.30 × 8,607.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.06x = 195,969,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,969,079.40/15,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.09

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