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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.82, 20,829.19 and 8,804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.82, 20,829.19 and 8,804.18 is: 12,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.82 : 20,829.19 = 8,804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.82/20,829.19 = 8,804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.82x = 20,829.19 × 8,804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.82x = 183,383,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,383,938.01/15,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.21

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