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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.06, 20,998.71 and 8,930.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.06, 20,998.71 and 8,930.46 is: 12,324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.06 : 20,998.71 = 8,930.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.06/20,998.71 = 8,930.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.06x = 20,998.71 × 8,930.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.06x = 187,528,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,528,139.71/15,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.36

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