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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.95, 20,963.47 and 8,476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.95, 20,963.47 and 8,476.50 is: 11,697.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.95 : 20,963.47 = 8,476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.95/20,963.47 = 8,476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.95x = 20,963.47 × 8,476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.95x = 177,696,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,696,811.07/15,190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.55

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