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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.57, 20,911.92 and 8,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.57, 20,911.92 and 8,867.16 is: 12,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.57 : 20,911.92 = 8,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.57/20,911.92 = 8,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.57x = 20,911.92 × 8,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.57x = 185,429,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,429,340.55/15,153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.68

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