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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.75, 20,951.48 and 8,895.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.75, 20,951.48 and 8,895.63 is: 12,277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.75 : 20,951.48 = 8,895.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.75/20,951.48 = 8,895.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.75x = 20,951.48 × 8,895.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.75x = 186,376,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,376,614.03/15,180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.17

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