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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.44, 22,881.08 and 8,595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.44, 22,881.08 and 8,595.83 is: 12,891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.44 : 22,881.08 = 8,595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.44/22,881.08 = 8,595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.44x = 22,881.08 × 8,595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.44x = 196,681,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,681,888.12/15,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.73

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