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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.80, 20,891.21 and 8,765.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.80, 20,891.21 and 8,765.66 is: 12,096.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.80 : 20,891.21 = 8,765.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.80/20,891.21 = 8,765.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.80x = 20,891.21 × 8,765.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.80x = 183,125,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,125,243.85/15,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,096.42

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