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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.66, 20,944.62 and 8,889.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.66, 20,944.62 and 8,889.90 is: 12,267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.66 : 20,944.62 = 8,889.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.66/20,944.62 = 8,889.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.66x = 20,944.62 × 8,889.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.66x = 186,195,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,195,577.34/15,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.74

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