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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.43, 20,941.94 and 8,892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.43, 20,941.94 and 8,892.59 is: 12,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.43 : 20,941.94 = 8,892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.43/20,941.94 = 8,892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.43x = 20,941.94 × 8,892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.43x = 186,228,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,228,003.75/15,181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.83

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