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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.50, 20,986.02 and 8,917.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.50, 20,986.02 and 8,917.92 is: 12,308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.50 : 20,986.02 = 8,917.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.50/20,986.02 = 8,917.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.50x = 20,986.02 × 8,917.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.50x = 187,151,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,151,647.48/15,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.15

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