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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.78, 20,909.37 and 8,864.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.78, 20,909.37 and 8,864.02 is: 12,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.78 : 20,909.37 = 8,864.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.78/20,909.37 = 8,864.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.78x = 20,909.37 × 8,864.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.78x = 185,341,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,341,073.87/15,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.30

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