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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.81, 20,831.94 and 8,806.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.81, 20,831.94 and 8,806.17 is: 12,153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.81 : 20,831.94 = 8,806.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.81/20,831.94 = 8,806.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.81x = 20,831.94 × 8,806.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.81x = 183,449,605.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,449,605.07/15,093.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.96

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