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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.02, 20,982.72 and 8,490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.02, 20,982.72 and 8,490.77 is: 11,717.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.02 : 20,982.72 = 8,490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.02/20,982.72 = 8,490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.02x = 20,982.72 × 8,490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.02x = 178,159,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,159,344.58/15,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.14

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