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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091, 20,826.66 and 8,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091, 20,826.66 and 8,801.08 is: 12,146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091 : 20,826.66 = 8,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091/20,826.66 = 8,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091x = 20,826.66 × 8,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091x = 183,297,100.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,297,100.79/15,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.12

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