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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.24, 20,969.22 and 8,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.24, 20,969.22 and 8,908.20 is: 12,293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.24 : 20,969.22 = 8,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.24/20,969.22 = 8,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.24x = 20,969.22 × 8,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.24x = 186,798,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,798,005.60/15,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.19

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