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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.26, 20,983.05 and 8,490.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.26, 20,983.05 and 8,490.99 is: 11,717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.26 : 20,983.05 = 8,490.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.26/20,983.05 = 8,490.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.26x = 20,983.05 × 8,490.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.26x = 178,166,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,166,867.72/15,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.45

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