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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.43, 20,971.89 and 8,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.43, 20,971.89 and 8,483.72 is: 11,707.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.43 : 20,971.89 = 8,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.43/20,971.89 = 8,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.43x = 20,971.89 × 8,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.43x = 177,919,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,919,537.77/15,196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,707.98

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