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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.93, 20,983.31 and 8,492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.93, 20,983.31 and 8,492.22 is: 11,719.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.93 : 20,983.31 = 8,492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.93/20,983.31 = 8,492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.93x = 20,983.31 × 8,492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.93x = 178,194,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,194,842.39/15,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,719.54

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