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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.50, 20,966.46 and 8,906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.50, 20,966.46 and 8,906.90 is: 12,292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.50 : 20,966.46 = 8,906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.50/20,966.46 = 8,906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.50x = 20,966.46 × 8,906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.50x = 186,746,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,746,162.57/15,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.00

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