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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.72, 20,928.84 and 8,878.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.72, 20,928.84 and 8,878.32 is: 12,252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.72 : 20,928.84 = 8,878.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.72/20,928.84 = 8,878.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.72x = 20,928.84 × 8,878.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.72x = 185,812,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,812,938.75/15,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,252.17

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