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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.68, 20,895.84 and 8,857.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.68, 20,895.84 and 8,857.70 is: 12,223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.68 : 20,895.84 = 8,857.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.68/20,895.84 = 8,857.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.68x = 20,895.84 × 8,857.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.68x = 185,089,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,089,081.97/15,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.81

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