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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.50, 20,837.31 and 8,811.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.50, 20,837.31 and 8,811.92 is: 12,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.50 : 20,837.31 = 8,811.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.50/20,837.31 = 8,811.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.50x = 20,837.31 × 8,811.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.50x = 183,616,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,616,708.74/15,099.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.45

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