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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.96, 22,901.33 and 8,609.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.96, 22,901.33 and 8,609.41 is: 12,912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.96 : 22,901.33 = 8,609.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.96/22,901.33 = 8,609.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.96x = 22,901.33 × 8,609.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.96x = 197,166,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,166,896.47/15,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,912.08

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