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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.25, 20,918.39 and 8,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.25, 20,918.39 and 8,871.84 is: 12,243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.25 : 20,918.39 = 8,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.25/20,918.39 = 8,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.25x = 20,918.39 × 8,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.25x = 185,584,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,584,564.78/15,158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.14

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