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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.88, 20,860.08 and 8,830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.88, 20,860.08 and 8,830.48 is: 12,182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.88 : 20,860.08 = 8,830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.88/20,860.08 = 8,830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.88x = 20,860.08 × 8,830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.88x = 184,204,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,204,519.24/15,120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.13

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