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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.18, 20,962.48 and 8,475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.18, 20,962.48 and 8,475.64 is: 11,696.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.18 : 20,962.48 = 8,475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.18/20,962.48 = 8,475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.18x = 20,962.48 × 8,475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.18x = 177,670,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,670,433.99/15,190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,696.40

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