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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.18, 20,962.88 and 8,901.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.18, 20,962.88 and 8,901.55 is: 12,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.18 : 20,962.88 = 8,901.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.18/20,962.88 = 8,901.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.18x = 20,962.88 × 8,901.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.18x = 186,602,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,602,124.46/15,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.20

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