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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.67, 20,922.63 and 8,788.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.67, 20,922.63 and 8,788.39 is: 12,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.67 : 20,922.63 = 8,788.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.67/20,922.63 = 8,788.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.67x = 20,922.63 × 8,788.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.67x = 183,876,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,876,232.27/15,161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.70

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