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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.13, 20,920.04 and 8,870.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.13, 20,920.04 and 8,870.50 is: 12,242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.13 : 20,920.04 = 8,870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.13/20,920.04 = 8,870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.13x = 20,920.04 × 8,870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.13x = 185,571,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,571,214.82/15,158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,242.36

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