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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.81, 22,769.90 and 8,609.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.81, 22,769.90 and 8,609.23 is: 12,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.81 : 22,769.90 = 8,609.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.81/22,769.90 = 8,609.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.81x = 22,769.90 × 8,609.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.81x = 196,031,306.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,031,306.18/15,184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.70

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