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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.34, 20,973.93 and 8,910.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.34, 20,973.93 and 8,910.82 is: 12,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.34 : 20,973.93 = 8,910.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.34/20,973.93 = 8,910.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.34x = 20,973.93 × 8,910.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.34x = 186,894,914.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,894,914.92/15,198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.06

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