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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.48, 20,952.36 and 8,894.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.48, 20,952.36 and 8,894.40 is: 12,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.48 : 20,952.36 = 8,894.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.48/20,952.36 = 8,894.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.48x = 20,952.36 × 8,894.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.48x = 186,358,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,358,670.78/15,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.35

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