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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.91, 20,914.61 and 8,868.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.91, 20,914.61 and 8,868.15 is: 12,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.91 : 20,914.61 = 8,868.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.91/20,914.61 = 8,868.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.91x = 20,914.61 × 8,868.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.91x = 185,473,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,473,854.33/15,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.72

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