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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195, 20,969.92 and 8,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195, 20,969.92 and 8,909.40 is: 12,295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195 : 20,969.92 = 8,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195/20,969.92 = 8,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195x = 20,969.92 × 8,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195x = 186,829,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,829,405.25/15,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.45

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