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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.30, 20,971.79 and 8,482.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.30, 20,971.79 and 8,482.21 is: 11,705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.30 : 20,971.79 = 8,482.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.30/20,971.79 = 8,482.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.30x = 20,971.79 × 8,482.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.30x = 177,887,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,887,126.86/15,196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,705.95

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