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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.14, 20,927.98 and 8,795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.14, 20,927.98 and 8,795.51 is: 12,137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.14 : 20,927.98 = 8,795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.14/20,927.98 = 8,795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.14x = 20,927.98 × 8,795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.14x = 184,072,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,072,209.22/15,165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.85

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