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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.33, 20,922.66 and 8,789.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.33, 20,922.66 and 8,789.15 is: 12,129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.33 : 20,922.66 = 8,789.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.33/20,922.66 = 8,789.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.33x = 20,922.66 × 8,789.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.33x = 183,892,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,892,397.14/15,161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.04

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