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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.42, 20,958.63 and 8,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.42, 20,958.63 and 8,474.88 is: 11,693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.42 : 20,958.63 = 8,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.42/20,958.63 = 8,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.42x = 20,958.63 × 8,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.42x = 177,621,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,621,874.21/15,189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,693.79

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