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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.01, 20,868.06 and 8,835.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.01, 20,868.06 and 8,835.17 is: 12,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.01 : 20,868.06 = 8,835.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.01/20,868.06 = 8,835.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.01x = 20,868.06 × 8,835.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.01x = 184,372,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,372,857.67/15,124.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.74

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