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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.43, 20,963.23 and 8,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.43, 20,963.23 and 8,901.80 is: 12,285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.43 : 20,963.23 = 8,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.43/20,963.23 = 8,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.43x = 20,963.23 × 8,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.43x = 186,610,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,610,436.31/15,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.55

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