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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.58, 20,974.92 and 8,486.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.58, 20,974.92 and 8,486.58 is: 11,710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.58 : 20,974.92 = 8,486.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.58/20,974.92 = 8,486.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.58x = 20,974.92 × 8,486.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.58x = 178,005,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,005,336.57/15,200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.43

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