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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.26, 20,872.56 and 8,838.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.26, 20,872.56 and 8,838.42 is: 12,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.26 : 20,872.56 = 8,838.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.26/20,872.56 = 8,838.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.26x = 20,872.56 × 8,838.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.26x = 184,480,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,480,451.76/15,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.23

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