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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.52, 20,955.51 and 8,897.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.52, 20,955.51 and 8,897.76 is: 12,278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.52 : 20,955.51 = 8,897.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.52/20,955.51 = 8,897.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.52x = 20,955.51 × 8,897.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.52x = 186,457,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,457,098.66/15,185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.61

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