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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.34, 20,924.04 and 8,790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.34, 20,924.04 and 8,790.16 is: 12,130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.34 : 20,924.04 = 8,790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.34/20,924.04 = 8,790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.34x = 20,924.04 × 8,790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.34x = 183,925,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,925,659.45/15,162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.43

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