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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.26, 20,978.90 and 8,487.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.26, 20,978.90 and 8,487.99 is: 11,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.26 : 20,978.90 = 8,487.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.26/20,978.90 = 8,487.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.26x = 20,978.90 × 8,487.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.26x = 178,068,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,068,682.80/15,202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,713.31

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