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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.59, 20,961.88 and 8,476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.59, 20,961.88 and 8,476.55 is: 11,698.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.59 : 20,961.88 = 8,476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.59/20,961.88 = 8,476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.59x = 20,961.88 × 8,476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.59x = 177,684,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,684,381.53/15,188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,698.54

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