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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.05, 20,894.57 and 8,764.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.05, 20,894.57 and 8,764.57 is: 12,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.05 : 20,894.57 = 8,764.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.05/20,894.57 = 8,764.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.05x = 20,894.57 × 8,764.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.05x = 183,131,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,131,921.38/15,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,096.66

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