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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.34, 20,834.01 and 8,807.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.34, 20,834.01 and 8,807.67 is: 12,156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.34 : 20,834.01 = 8,807.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.34/20,834.01 = 8,807.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.34x = 20,834.01 × 8,807.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.34x = 183,499,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,499,084.86/15,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.01

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