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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.56, 20,998.02 and 8,929.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.56, 20,998.02 and 8,929.96 is: 12,323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.56 : 20,998.02 = 8,929.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.56/20,998.02 = 8,929.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.56x = 20,998.02 × 8,929.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.56x = 187,511,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,511,478.68/15,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.67

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