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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.17, 20,952.18 and 8,809.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.17, 20,952.18 and 8,809.43 is: 12,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.17 : 20,952.18 = 8,809.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.17/20,952.18 = 8,809.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.17x = 20,952.18 × 8,809.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.17x = 184,576,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,576,815.44/15,183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.68

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