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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.79, 20,975.06 and 8,911.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.79, 20,975.06 and 8,911.19 is: 12,299.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.79 : 20,975.06 = 8,911.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.79/20,975.06 = 8,911.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.79x = 20,975.06 × 8,911.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.79x = 186,912,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,912,662.32/15,196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.49

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