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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.52, 20,866.20 and 8,833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.52, 20,866.20 and 8,833.04 is: 12,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.52 : 20,866.20 = 8,833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.52/20,866.20 = 8,833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.52x = 20,866.20 × 8,833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.52x = 184,311,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,311,979.25/15,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.72

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