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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.06, 20,976.69 and 8,912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.06, 20,976.69 and 8,912.02 is: 12,299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.06 : 20,976.69 = 8,912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.06/20,976.69 = 8,912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.06x = 20,976.69 × 8,912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.06x = 186,944,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,944,680.81/15,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.75

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