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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.22, 20,874.75 and 8,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.22, 20,874.75 and 8,755.19 is: 12,084.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.22 : 20,874.75 = 8,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.22/20,874.75 = 8,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.22x = 20,874.75 × 8,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.22x = 182,762,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,762,402.45/15,124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.09

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