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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.38, 22,884.36 and 8,593.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.38, 22,884.36 and 8,593.18 is: 12,893.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.38 : 22,884.36 = 8,593.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.38/22,884.36 = 8,593.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.38x = 22,884.36 × 8,593.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.38x = 196,649,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,649,424.66/15,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,893.88

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