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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,142.70, 20,899.94 and 8,770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,142.70, 20,899.94 and 8,770.34 is: 12,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,142.70 : 20,899.94 = 8,770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,142.70/20,899.94 = 8,770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,142.70x = 20,899.94 × 8,770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,142.70x = 183,299,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,299,431.43/15,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.81

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