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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.52, 20,917.44 and 8,868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.52, 20,917.44 and 8,868.68 is: 12,238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.52 : 20,917.44 = 8,868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.52/20,917.44 = 8,868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.52x = 20,917.44 × 8,868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.52x = 185,510,081.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,510,081.78/15,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.81

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