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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.69, 20,905.49 and 8,861.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.69, 20,905.49 and 8,861.09 is: 12,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.69 : 20,905.49 = 8,861.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.69/20,905.49 = 8,861.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.69x = 20,905.49 × 8,861.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.69x = 185,245,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,245,346.01/15,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.09

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