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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.84, 20,937.24 and 8,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.84, 20,937.24 and 8,884.26 is: 12,260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.84 : 20,937.24 = 8,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.84/20,937.24 = 8,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.84x = 20,937.24 × 8,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.84x = 186,011,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,011,883.84/15,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.34

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