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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.24, 20,963.84 and 8,476.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.24, 20,963.84 and 8,476.47 is: 11,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.24 : 20,963.84 = 8,476.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.24/20,963.84 = 8,476.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.24x = 20,963.84 × 8,476.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.24x = 177,699,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,699,382.04/15,191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.49

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