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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.10, 20,842.42 and 8,814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.10, 20,842.42 and 8,814.26 is: 12,163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.10 : 20,842.42 = 8,814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.10/20,842.42 = 8,814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.10x = 20,842.42 × 8,814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.10x = 183,710,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,710,508.91/15,103.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.76

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