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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.60, 20,971.64 and 8,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.60, 20,971.64 and 8,390.60 is: 11,579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.60 : 20,971.64 = 8,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.60/20,971.64 = 8,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.60x = 20,971.64 × 8,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.60x = 175,964,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,964,624.23/15,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.21

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