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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.58, 20,970.78 and 8,483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.58, 20,970.78 and 8,483.58 is: 11,706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.58 : 20,970.78 = 8,483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.58/20,970.78 = 8,483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.58x = 20,970.78 × 8,483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.58x = 177,907,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,907,289.79/15,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,706.29

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