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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.25, 20,919.77 and 8,872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.25, 20,919.77 and 8,872.84 is: 12,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.25 : 20,919.77 = 8,872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.25/20,919.77 = 8,872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.25x = 20,919.77 × 8,872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.25x = 185,617,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,617,772.05/15,159.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.52

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