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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.61, 20,974.28 and 8,485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.61, 20,974.28 and 8,485.55 is: 11,710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.61 : 20,974.28 = 8,485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.61/20,974.28 = 8,485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.61x = 20,974.28 × 8,485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.61x = 177,978,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,978,196.78/15,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.93

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