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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.48, 20,976.30 and 8,486.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.48, 20,976.30 and 8,486.73 is: 11,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.48 : 20,976.30 = 8,486.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.48/20,976.30 = 8,486.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.48x = 20,976.30 × 8,486.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.48x = 178,020,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,020,194.50/15,200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.48

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