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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.81, 20,926.10 and 8,791.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.81, 20,926.10 and 8,791.65 is: 12,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.81 : 20,926.10 = 8,791.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.81/20,926.10 = 8,791.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.81x = 20,926.10 × 8,791.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.81x = 183,974,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,974,969.04/15,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.50

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