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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.36, 20,861.89 and 8,830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.36, 20,861.89 and 8,830.76 is: 12,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.36 : 20,861.89 = 8,830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.36/20,861.89 = 8,830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.36x = 20,861.89 × 8,830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.36x = 184,226,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,226,217.35/15,116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,187.21

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