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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.30, 20,892.15 and 8,762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.30, 20,892.15 and 8,762.82 is: 12,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.30 : 20,892.15 = 8,762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.30/20,892.15 = 8,762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.30x = 20,892.15 × 8,762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.30x = 183,074,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,074,149.86/15,137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,094.24

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