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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.42, 20,922.98 and 8,788.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.42, 20,922.98 and 8,788.48 is: 12,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.42 : 20,922.98 = 8,788.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.42/20,922.98 = 8,788.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.42x = 20,922.98 × 8,788.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.42x = 183,881,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,881,147.33/15,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.23

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