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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.52, 20,918.82 and 8,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.52, 20,918.82 and 8,869.68 is: 12,240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.52 : 20,918.82 = 8,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.52/20,918.82 = 8,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.52x = 20,918.82 × 8,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.52x = 185,543,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,543,239.38/15,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.19

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