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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.15, 20,886.29 and 8,759.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.15, 20,886.29 and 8,759.91 is: 12,090.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.15 : 20,886.29 = 8,759.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.15/20,886.29 = 8,759.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.15x = 20,886.29 × 8,759.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.15x = 182,962,020.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,962,020.63/15,133.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.15

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