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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.02, 20,973.21 and 8,483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.02, 20,973.21 and 8,483.66 is: 11,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.02 : 20,973.21 = 8,483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.02/20,973.21 = 8,483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.02x = 20,973.21 × 8,483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.02x = 177,929,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,929,582.75/15,198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,707.42

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