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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.76, 20,959.24 and 8,900.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.76, 20,959.24 and 8,900.32 is: 12,282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.76 : 20,959.24 = 8,900.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.76/20,959.24 = 8,900.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.76x = 20,959.24 × 8,900.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.76x = 186,543,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,543,942.96/15,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.52

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