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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.41, 20,957.76 and 8,812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.41, 20,957.76 and 8,812.52 is: 12,161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.41 : 20,957.76 = 8,812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.41/20,957.76 = 8,812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.41x = 20,957.76 × 8,812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.41x = 184,690,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,690,574.37/15,186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.57

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