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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148, 20,904.51 and 8,860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148, 20,904.51 and 8,860.24 is: 12,227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148 : 20,904.51 = 8,860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148/20,904.51 = 8,860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148x = 20,904.51 × 8,860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148x = 185,218,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,218,975.68/15,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.29

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