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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.56, 20,905.36 and 8,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.56, 20,905.36 and 8,860.48 is: 12,229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.56 : 20,905.36 = 8,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.56/20,905.36 = 8,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.56x = 20,905.36 × 8,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.56x = 185,231,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,231,524.17/15,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.28

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