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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.84, 20,987.04 and 8,920.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.84, 20,987.04 and 8,920.32 is: 12,310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.84 : 20,987.04 = 8,920.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.84/20,987.04 = 8,920.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.84x = 20,987.04 × 8,920.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.84x = 187,211,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,211,112.65/15,207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.17

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