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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.77, 20,962.34 and 8,901.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.77, 20,962.34 and 8,901.15 is: 12,284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.77 : 20,962.34 = 8,901.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.77/20,962.34 = 8,901.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.77x = 20,962.34 × 8,901.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.77x = 186,588,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,588,932.69/15,188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.66

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