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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.44, 20,941.44 and 8,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.44, 20,941.44 and 8,887.68 is: 12,264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.44 : 20,941.44 = 8,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.44/20,941.44 = 8,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.44x = 20,941.44 × 8,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.44x = 186,120,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,120,817.46/15,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.61

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