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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.40, 20,962.69 and 8,476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.40, 20,962.69 and 8,476.04 is: 11,696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.40 : 20,962.69 = 8,476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.40/20,962.69 = 8,476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.40x = 20,962.69 × 8,476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.40x = 177,680,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,680,598.95/15,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,696.90

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