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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.19, 20,855.92 and 8,739.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.19, 20,855.92 and 8,739.82 is: 12,059.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.19 : 20,855.92 = 8,739.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.19/20,855.92 = 8,739.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.19x = 20,855.92 × 8,739.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.19x = 182,276,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,276,882.45/15,114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.99

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