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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.28, 20,958.36 and 8,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.28, 20,958.36 and 8,901.36 is: 12,280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.28 : 20,958.36 = 8,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.28/20,958.36 = 8,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.28x = 20,958.36 × 8,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.28x = 186,557,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,557,907.37/15,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.59

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