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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.78, 20,976.39 and 8,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.78, 20,976.39 and 8,486.25 is: 11,710.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.78 : 20,976.39 = 8,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.78/20,976.39 = 8,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.78x = 20,976.39 × 8,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.78x = 178,010,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,010,889.64/15,200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.64

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