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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.54, 20,983.95 and 11,697.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.54, 20,983.95 and 11,697.66 is: 16,156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.54 : 20,983.95 = 11,697.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.54/20,983.95 = 11,697.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.54x = 20,983.95 × 11,697.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.54x = 245,463,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,463,112.56/15,192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,156.82

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