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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.81, 20,982.75 and 8,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.81, 20,982.75 and 8,490.52 is: 11,716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.81 : 20,982.75 = 8,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.81/20,982.75 = 8,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.81x = 20,982.75 × 8,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.81x = 178,154,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,154,452.92/15,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,716.98

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