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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.02, 20,901.42 and 8,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.02, 20,901.42 and 8,773.92 is: 12,108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.02 : 20,901.42 = 8,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.02/20,901.42 = 8,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.02x = 20,901.42 × 8,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.02x = 183,387,386.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,387,386.97/15,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,108.76

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