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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.39, 20,893.37 and 8,768.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.39, 20,893.37 and 8,768.10 is: 12,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.39 : 20,893.37 = 8,768.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.39/20,893.37 = 8,768.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.39x = 20,893.37 × 8,768.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.39x = 183,195,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,195,157.50/15,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.97

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