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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.11, 20,965.61 and 8,818.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.11, 20,965.61 and 8,818.22 is: 12,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.11 : 20,965.61 = 8,818.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.11/20,965.61 = 8,818.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.11x = 20,965.61 × 8,818.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.11x = 184,879,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,879,361.41/15,192.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.43

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