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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.17, 20,962.41 and 8,475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.17, 20,962.41 and 8,475.39 is: 11,696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.17 : 20,962.41 = 8,475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.17/20,962.41 = 8,475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.17x = 20,962.41 × 8,475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.17x = 177,664,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,664,600.09/15,190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,696.02

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