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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.48, 20,830.32 and 8,807.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.48, 20,830.32 and 8,807.88 is: 12,155.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.48 : 20,830.32 = 8,807.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.48/20,830.32 = 8,807.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.48x = 20,830.32 × 8,807.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.48x = 183,470,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,470,958.92/15,093.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.64

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