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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.82, 20,966.34 and 8,480.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.82, 20,966.34 and 8,480.23 is: 11,701.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.82 : 20,966.34 = 8,480.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.82/20,966.34 = 8,480.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.82x = 20,966.34 × 8,480.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.82x = 177,799,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,799,364.84/15,194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,701.31

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