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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.81, 20,968.30 and 8,481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.81, 20,968.30 and 8,481.59 is: 11,704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.81 : 20,968.30 = 8,481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.81/20,968.30 = 8,481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.81x = 20,968.30 × 8,481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.81x = 177,844,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,844,397.55/15,194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.28

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