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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.30, 20,876.76 and 8,841.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.30, 20,876.76 and 8,841.46 is: 12,199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.30 : 20,876.76 = 8,841.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.30/20,876.76 = 8,841.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.30x = 20,876.76 × 8,841.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.30x = 184,581,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,581,038.47/15,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.43

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