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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.97, 20,868.32 and 8,497.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.97, 20,868.32 and 8,497.97 is: 11,727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.97 : 20,868.32 = 8,497.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.97/20,868.32 = 8,497.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.97x = 20,868.32 × 8,497.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.97x = 177,338,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,338,304.67/15,121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,727.20

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