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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.97, 20,969.01 and 8,480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.97, 20,969.01 and 8,480.52 is: 11,703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.97 : 20,969.01 = 8,480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.97/20,969.01 = 8,480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.97x = 20,969.01 × 8,480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.97x = 177,828,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,828,108.69/15,194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,703.09

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