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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201, 20,977.79 and 8,486.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201, 20,977.79 and 8,486.91 is: 11,712.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201 : 20,977.79 = 8,486.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201/20,977.79 = 8,486.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201x = 20,977.79 × 8,486.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201x = 178,036,573.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,036,573.29/15,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,712.16

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