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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.82, 20,935.06 and 8,884.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.82, 20,935.06 and 8,884.22 is: 12,260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.82 : 20,935.06 = 8,884.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.82/20,935.06 = 8,884.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.82x = 20,935.06 × 8,884.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.82x = 185,991,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,991,551.87/15,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.63

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