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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.52, 20,958.27 and 8,899.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.52, 20,958.27 and 8,899.76 is: 12,281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.52 : 20,958.27 = 8,899.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.52/20,958.27 = 8,899.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.52x = 20,958.27 × 8,899.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.52x = 186,523,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,523,573.02/15,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.37

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