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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.08, 20,932.38 and 8,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.08, 20,932.38 and 8,796 is: 12,137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.08 : 20,932.38 = 8,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.08/20,932.38 = 8,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.08x = 20,932.38 × 8,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.08x = 184,121,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,121,214.48/15,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.93

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