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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.34, 20,915.01 and 8,869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.34, 20,915.01 and 8,869.50 is: 12,237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.34 : 20,915.01 = 8,869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.34/20,915.01 = 8,869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.34x = 20,915.01 × 8,869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.34x = 185,505,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,505,681.20/15,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.86

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