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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.76, 20,982.06 and 8,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.76, 20,982.06 and 8,913 is: 12,302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.76 : 20,982.06 = 8,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.76/20,982.06 = 8,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.76x = 20,982.06 × 8,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.76x = 187,013,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,013,100.78/15,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,302.88

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