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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.68, 20,971.26 and 8,907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.68, 20,971.26 and 8,907.84 is: 12,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.68 : 20,971.26 = 8,907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.68/20,971.26 = 8,907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.68x = 20,971.26 × 8,907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.68x = 186,808,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,808,628.68/15,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.73

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