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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.08, 20,970.09 and 8,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.08, 20,970.09 and 8,483.08 is: 11,705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.08 : 20,970.09 = 8,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.08/20,970.09 = 8,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.08x = 20,970.09 × 8,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.08x = 177,890,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,890,951.08/15,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,705.60

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