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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.55, 20,979.37 and 8,488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.55, 20,979.37 and 8,488.46 is: 11,713.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.55 : 20,979.37 = 8,488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.55/20,979.37 = 8,488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.55x = 20,979.37 × 8,488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.55x = 178,082,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,082,543.07/15,202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,713.99

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