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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.66, 20,936.34 and 8,883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.66, 20,936.34 and 8,883.90 is: 12,259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.66 : 20,936.34 = 8,883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.66/20,936.34 = 8,883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.66x = 20,936.34 × 8,883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.66x = 185,996,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,996,350.93/15,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.46

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