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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.01, 20,975.36 and 8,485.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.01, 20,975.36 and 8,485.49 is: 11,709.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.01 : 20,975.36 = 8,485.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.01/20,975.36 = 8,485.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.01x = 20,975.36 × 8,485.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.01x = 177,986,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,986,217.54/15,200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,709.61

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