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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,118.72, 20,855.68 and 8,830.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,118.72, 20,855.68 and 8,830.08 is: 12,180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,118.72 : 20,855.68 = 8,830.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,118.72/20,855.68 = 8,830.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,118.72x = 20,855.68 × 8,830.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,118.72x = 184,157,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,157,322.85/15,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.75

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