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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.94, 22,768.60 and 8,608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.94, 22,768.60 and 8,608.36 is: 12,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.94 : 22,768.60 = 8,608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.94/22,768.60 = 8,608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.94x = 22,768.60 × 8,608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.94x = 196,000,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,000,305.50/15,183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.40

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