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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.55, 20,898.98 and 8,772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.55, 20,898.98 and 8,772.06 is: 12,104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.55 : 20,898.98 = 8,772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.55/20,898.98 = 8,772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.55x = 20,898.98 × 8,772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.55x = 183,327,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,327,173.90/15,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.36

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