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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.85, 20,975.47 and 8,910.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.85, 20,975.47 and 8,910.23 is: 12,297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.85 : 20,975.47 = 8,910.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.85/20,975.47 = 8,910.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.85x = 20,975.47 × 8,910.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.85x = 186,896,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,896,112.63/15,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.54

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