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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.71, 20,950.95 and 8,805.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.71, 20,950.95 and 8,805.39 is: 12,152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.71 : 20,950.95 = 8,805.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.71/20,950.95 = 8,805.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.71x = 20,950.95 × 8,805.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.71x = 184,481,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,481,285.62/15,180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.35

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