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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.54, 20,881.14 and 8,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.54, 20,881.14 and 8,844.70 is: 12,203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.54 : 20,881.14 = 8,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.54/20,881.14 = 8,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.54x = 20,881.14 × 8,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.54x = 184,687,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,687,418.96/15,133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.85

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