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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.84, 20,973.33 and 8,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.84, 20,973.33 and 8,910 is: 12,295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.84 : 20,973.33 = 8,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.84/20,973.33 = 8,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.84x = 20,973.33 × 8,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.84x = 186,872,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,872,370.30/15,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.17

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