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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.32, 20,894.58 and 8,766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.32, 20,894.58 and 8,766.92 is: 12,098.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.32 : 20,894.58 = 8,766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.32/20,894.58 = 8,766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.32x = 20,894.58 × 8,766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.32x = 183,181,111.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,181,111.29/15,141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.09

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