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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.55, 20,914.52 and 8,872.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.55, 20,914.52 and 8,872.71 is: 12,239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.55 : 20,914.52 = 8,872.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.55/20,914.52 = 8,872.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.55x = 20,914.52 × 8,872.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.55x = 185,568,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,568,426.39/15,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.41

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