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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.05, 20,959.46 and 8,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.05, 20,959.46 and 8,473.28 is: 11,693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.05 : 20,959.46 = 8,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.05/20,959.46 = 8,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.05x = 20,959.46 × 8,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.05x = 177,595,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,595,226.07/15,188.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,693.09

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