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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.56, 20,941.20 and 8,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.56, 20,941.20 and 8,886.96 is: 12,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.56 : 20,941.20 = 8,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.56/20,941.20 = 8,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.56x = 20,941.20 × 8,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.56x = 186,103,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,103,606.75/15,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.80

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