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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.48, 20,898 and 8,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.48, 20,898 and 8,855.76 is: 12,220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.48 : 20,898 = 8,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.48/20,898 = 8,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.48x = 20,898 × 8,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.48x = 185,067,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,067,672.48/15,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.14

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