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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.88, 20,848.85 and 8,731.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.88, 20,848.85 and 8,731.59 is: 12,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.88 : 20,848.85 = 8,731.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.88/20,848.85 = 8,731.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.88x = 20,848.85 × 8,731.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.88x = 182,043,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,043,610.17/15,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.18

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