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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.95, 20,904.28 and 8,775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.95, 20,904.28 and 8,775.06 is: 12,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.95 : 20,904.28 = 8,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.95/20,904.28 = 8,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.95x = 20,904.28 × 8,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.95x = 183,436,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,436,311.26/15,151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.45

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