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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.11, 20,965.62 and 8,816.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.11, 20,965.62 and 8,816.33 is: 12,167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.11 : 20,965.62 = 8,816.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.11/20,965.62 = 8,816.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.11x = 20,965.62 × 8,816.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.11x = 184,839,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,839,824.57/15,191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,167.63

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