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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,178.84, 20,946.90 and 8,891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,178.84, 20,946.90 and 8,891.26 is: 12,270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,178.84 : 20,946.90 = 8,891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,178.84/20,946.90 = 8,891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,178.84x = 20,946.90 × 8,891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,178.84x = 186,244,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,244,334.09/15,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.00

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