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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.56, 20,996.64 and 8,928.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.56, 20,996.64 and 8,928.96 is: 12,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.56 : 20,996.64 = 8,928.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.56/20,996.64 = 8,928.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.56x = 20,996.64 × 8,928.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.56x = 187,478,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,478,158.69/15,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.29

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