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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.13, 20,909.93 and 8,865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.13, 20,909.93 and 8,865.72 is: 12,234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.13 : 20,909.93 = 8,865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.13/20,909.93 = 8,865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.13x = 20,909.93 × 8,865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.13x = 185,381,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,381,584.60/15,152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.69

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