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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.38, 20,959.52 and 8,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.38, 20,959.52 and 8,473.02 is: 11,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.38 : 20,959.52 = 8,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.38/20,959.52 = 8,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.38x = 20,959.52 × 8,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.38x = 177,590,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,590,389.79/15,187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,693.29

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