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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175, 20,941.77 and 8,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175, 20,941.77 and 8,887.24 is: 12,264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175 : 20,941.77 = 8,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175/20,941.77 = 8,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175x = 20,941.77 × 8,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175x = 186,114,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,114,536.01/15,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.55

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