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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.48, 20,962.83 and 8,475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.48, 20,962.83 and 8,475.71 is: 11,696.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.48 : 20,962.83 = 8,475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.48/20,962.83 = 8,475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.48x = 20,962.83 × 8,475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.48x = 177,674,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,674,867.86/15,190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,696.46

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