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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.88, 20,975.51 and 8,910.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.88, 20,975.51 and 8,910.25 is: 12,297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.88 : 20,975.51 = 8,910.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.88/20,975.51 = 8,910.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.88x = 20,975.51 × 8,910.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.88x = 186,897,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,897,037.98/15,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.57

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