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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.48, 20,964.21 and 8,476.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.48, 20,964.21 and 8,476.71 is: 11,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.48 : 20,964.21 = 8,476.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.48/20,964.21 = 8,476.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.48x = 20,964.21 × 8,476.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.48x = 177,707,528.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,707,528.55/15,191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.84

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