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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.31, 20,972.88 and 8,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.31, 20,972.88 and 8,483.33 is: 11,708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.31 : 20,972.88 = 8,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.31/20,972.88 = 8,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.31x = 20,972.88 × 8,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.31x = 177,919,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,919,757.23/15,196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,708.09

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