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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.92, 20,981.85 and 11,584.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.92, 20,981.85 and 11,584.51 is: 15,993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.92 : 20,981.85 = 11,584.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.92/20,981.85 = 11,584.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.92x = 20,981.85 × 11,584.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.92x = 243,064,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,064,451.14/15,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.27

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