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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.63, 20,958.95 and 8,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.63, 20,958.95 and 8,900 is: 12,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.63 : 20,958.95 = 8,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.63/20,958.95 = 8,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.63x = 20,958.95 × 8,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.63x = 186,534,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,534,610.50/15,187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.01

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