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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.06, 20,991.87 and 8,923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.06, 20,991.87 and 8,923.02 is: 12,314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.06 : 20,991.87 = 8,923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.06/20,991.87 = 8,923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.06x = 20,991.87 × 8,923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.06x = 187,310,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,310,875.85/15,210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.93

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