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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.50, 20,962.32 and 8,903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.50, 20,962.32 and 8,903.90 is: 12,287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.50 : 20,962.32 = 8,903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.50/20,962.32 = 8,903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.50x = 20,962.32 × 8,903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.50x = 186,646,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,646,401.05/15,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.86

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