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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.62, 20,949.93 and 8,894.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.62, 20,949.93 and 8,894.50 is: 12,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.62 : 20,949.93 = 8,894.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.62/20,949.93 = 8,894.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.62x = 20,949.93 × 8,894.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.62x = 186,339,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,339,152.39/15,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.61

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