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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.33, 20,972.04 and 8,482.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.33, 20,972.04 and 8,482.84 is: 11,706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.33 : 20,972.04 = 8,482.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.33/20,972.04 = 8,482.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.33x = 20,972.04 × 8,482.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.33x = 177,902,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,902,459.79/15,197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,706.17

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