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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.24, 20,949.90 and 8,894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.24, 20,949.90 and 8,894.20 is: 12,273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.24 : 20,949.90 = 8,894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.24/20,949.90 = 8,894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.24x = 20,949.90 × 8,894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.24x = 186,332,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,332,600.58/15,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.87

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