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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.24, 20,965.08 and 8,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.24, 20,965.08 and 8,905.20 is: 12,289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.24 : 20,965.08 = 8,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.24/20,965.08 = 8,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.24x = 20,965.08 × 8,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.24x = 186,698,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,698,230.42/15,192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,289.05

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