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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.34, 20,981.09 and 8,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.34, 20,981.09 and 8,827.54 is: 12,183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.34 : 20,981.09 = 8,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.34/20,981.09 = 8,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.34x = 20,981.09 × 8,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.34x = 185,211,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,211,411.22/15,202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.09

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