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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.09, 20,986.96 and 8,838.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.09, 20,986.96 and 8,838.29 is: 12,196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.09 : 20,986.96 = 8,838.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.09/20,986.96 = 8,838.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.09x = 20,986.96 × 8,838.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.09x = 185,488,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,488,733.76/15,208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.71

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