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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.98, 20,885.22 and 8,673.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.98, 20,885.22 and 8,673.22 is: 11,970.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.98 : 20,885.22 = 8,673.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.98/20,885.22 = 8,673.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.98x = 20,885.22 × 8,673.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.98x = 181,142,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,142,107.81/15,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,970.02

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