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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.02, 20,980.11 and 8,488.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.02, 20,980.11 and 8,488.59 is: 11,714.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.02 : 20,980.11 = 8,488.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.02/20,980.11 = 8,488.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.02x = 20,980.11 × 8,488.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.02x = 178,091,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,091,551.94/15,203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.22

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