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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.08, 20,981.16 and 8,491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.08, 20,981.16 and 8,491.08 is: 11,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.08 : 20,981.16 = 8,491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.08/20,981.16 = 8,491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.08x = 20,981.16 × 8,491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.08x = 178,152,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,152,708.05/15,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,716.66

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