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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.47, 22,750.54 and 8,593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.47, 22,750.54 and 8,593.07 is: 12,873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.47 : 22,750.54 = 8,593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.47/22,750.54 = 8,593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.47x = 22,750.54 × 8,593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.47x = 195,496,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,496,847.52/15,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.10

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