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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.88, 20,908.38 and 8,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.88, 20,908.38 and 8,865.48 is: 12,230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.88 : 20,908.38 = 8,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.88/20,908.38 = 8,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.88x = 20,908.38 × 8,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.88x = 185,362,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,362,824.72/15,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.42

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