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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.93, 20,963.92 and 8,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.93, 20,963.92 and 8,902.30 is: 12,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.93 : 20,963.92 = 8,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.93/20,963.92 = 8,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.93x = 20,963.92 × 8,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.93x = 186,627,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,627,060.50/15,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.24

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