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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.14, 20,891.12 and 8,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.14, 20,891.12 and 8,765.28 is: 12,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.14 : 20,891.12 = 8,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.14/20,891.12 = 8,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.14x = 20,891.12 × 8,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.14x = 183,116,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,116,421.33/15,139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.56

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