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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.02, 20,918.13 and 8,869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.02, 20,918.13 and 8,869.18 is: 12,239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.02 : 20,918.13 = 8,869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.02/20,918.13 = 8,869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.02x = 20,918.13 × 8,869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.02x = 185,526,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,526,660.23/15,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.50

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