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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.81, 20,971.27 and 8,482.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.81, 20,971.27 and 8,482.74 is: 11,706.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.81 : 20,971.27 = 8,482.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.81/20,971.27 = 8,482.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.81x = 20,971.27 × 8,482.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.81x = 177,893,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,893,862.10/15,195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,706.77

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