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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.92, 20,878.74 and 8,839.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.92, 20,878.74 and 8,839.86 is: 12,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.92 : 20,878.74 = 8,839.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.92/20,878.74 = 8,839.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.92x = 20,878.74 × 8,839.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.92x = 184,565,138.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,565,138.58/15,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.30

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