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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.33, 20,969.22 and 8,481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.33, 20,969.22 and 8,481.26 is: 11,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.33 : 20,969.22 = 8,481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.33/20,969.22 = 8,481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.33x = 20,969.22 × 8,481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.33x = 177,845,364.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,845,364.41/15,194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.72

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