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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.30, 20,875.38 and 8,840.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.30, 20,875.38 and 8,840.46 is: 12,198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.30 : 20,875.38 = 8,840.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.30/20,875.38 = 8,840.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.30x = 20,875.38 × 8,840.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.30x = 184,547,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,547,961.87/15,129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.05

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