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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166, 20,929.08 and 8,878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166, 20,929.08 and 8,878.38 is: 12,252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166 : 20,929.08 = 8,878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166/20,929.08 = 8,878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166x = 20,929.08 × 8,878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166x = 185,816,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,816,325.29/15,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,252.16

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