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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.92, 20,873.52 and 8,839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.92, 20,873.52 and 8,839.08 is: 12,196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.92 : 20,873.52 = 8,839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.92/20,873.52 = 8,839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.92x = 20,873.52 × 8,839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.92x = 184,502,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,502,713.16/15,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.17

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