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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.52, 20,895.36 and 8,852.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.52, 20,895.36 and 8,852.68 is: 12,216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.52 : 20,895.36 = 8,852.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.52/20,895.36 = 8,852.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.52x = 20,895.36 × 8,852.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.52x = 184,979,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,979,935.56/15,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.73

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