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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.03, 20,911.10 and 8,865.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.03, 20,911.10 and 8,865.27 is: 12,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.03 : 20,911.10 = 8,865.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.03/20,911.10 = 8,865.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.03x = 20,911.10 × 8,865.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.03x = 185,382,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,382,503.17/15,153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.02

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