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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.24, 20,990.08 and 8,837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.24, 20,990.08 and 8,837.76 is: 12,196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.24 : 20,990.08 = 8,837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.24/20,990.08 = 8,837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.24x = 20,990.08 × 8,837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.24x = 185,505,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,505,289.42/15,210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.08

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