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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.08, 20,974.71 and 8,914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.08, 20,974.71 and 8,914.24 is: 12,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.08 : 20,974.71 = 8,914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.08/20,974.71 = 8,914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.08x = 20,974.71 × 8,914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.08x = 186,973,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,973,598.87/15,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,298.40

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