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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.98, 20,963.62 and 8,476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.98, 20,963.62 and 8,476.49 is: 11,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.98 : 20,963.62 = 8,476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.98/20,963.62 = 8,476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.98x = 20,963.62 × 8,476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.98x = 177,697,915.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,697,915.29/15,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.59

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