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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129, 20,879.76 and 8,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129, 20,879.76 and 8,841 is: 12,201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129 : 20,879.76 = 8,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129/20,879.76 = 8,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129x = 20,879.76 × 8,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129x = 184,597,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,597,958.16/15,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.60

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