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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.08, 20,933.28 and 8,797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.08, 20,933.28 and 8,797.04 is: 12,140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.08 : 20,933.28 = 8,797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.08/20,933.28 = 8,797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.08x = 20,933.28 × 8,797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.08x = 184,150,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,150,901.49/15,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.69

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