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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.56, 20,903.20 and 8,860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.56, 20,903.20 and 8,860.72 is: 12,225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.56 : 20,903.20 = 8,860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.56/20,903.20 = 8,860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.56x = 20,903.20 × 8,860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.56x = 185,217,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,217,402.30/15,149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.93

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