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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201.08, 20,977.82 and 8,486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201.08, 20,977.82 and 8,486.38 is: 11,711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201.08 : 20,977.82 = 8,486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201.08/20,977.82 = 8,486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201.08x = 20,977.82 × 8,486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201.08x = 178,025,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,025,720.86/15,201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.39

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