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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.54, 20,846.57 and 8,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.54, 20,846.57 and 8,735.96 is: 12,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.54 : 20,846.57 = 8,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.54/20,846.57 = 8,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.54x = 20,846.57 × 8,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.54x = 182,114,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,114,801.66/15,110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.17

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