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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.34, 20,994.57 and 8,925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.34, 20,994.57 and 8,925.82 is: 12,317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.34 : 20,994.57 = 8,925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.34/20,994.57 = 8,925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.34x = 20,994.57 × 8,925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.34x = 187,393,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,393,752.80/15,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.73

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