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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.50, 20,927.16 and 8,877.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.50, 20,927.16 and 8,877.01 is: 12,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.50 : 20,927.16 = 8,877.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.50/20,927.16 = 8,877.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.50x = 20,927.16 × 8,877.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.50x = 185,770,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,770,608.59/15,164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.36

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