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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.03, 20,986.32 and 8,920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.03, 20,986.32 and 8,920 is: 12,309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.03 : 20,986.32 = 8,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.03/20,986.32 = 8,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.03x = 20,986.32 × 8,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.03x = 187,197,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,197,974.40/15,208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,309.15

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