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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.80, 20,891.46 and 8,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.80, 20,891.46 and 8,762.32 is: 12,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.80 : 20,891.46 = 8,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.80/20,891.46 = 8,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.80x = 20,891.46 × 8,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.80x = 183,057,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,057,657.79/15,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.55

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