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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.84, 20,993.88 and 8,925.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.84, 20,993.88 and 8,925.32 is: 12,317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.84 : 20,993.88 = 8,925.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.84/20,993.88 = 8,925.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.84x = 20,993.88 × 8,925.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.84x = 187,377,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,377,097.04/15,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.04

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