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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.60, 20,887.62 and 8,329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.60, 20,887.62 and 8,329.89 is: 11,495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.60 : 20,887.62 = 8,329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.60/20,887.62 = 8,329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.60x = 20,887.62 × 8,329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.60x = 173,991,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,991,576.96/15,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.52

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