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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135, 20,886.30 and 8,847.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135, 20,886.30 and 8,847.38 is: 12,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135 : 20,886.30 = 8,847.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135/20,886.30 = 8,847.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135x = 20,886.30 × 8,847.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135x = 184,788,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,788,928.46/15,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.38

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