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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.72, 20,862.72 and 8,829.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.72, 20,862.72 and 8,829.48 is: 12,182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.72 : 20,862.72 = 8,829.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.72/20,862.72 = 8,829.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.72x = 20,862.72 × 8,829.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.72x = 184,206,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,206,968.99/15,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.42

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