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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.27, 20,983.06 and 8,491.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.27, 20,983.06 and 8,491.02 is: 11,717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.27 : 20,983.06 = 8,491.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.27/20,983.06 = 8,491.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.27x = 20,983.06 × 8,491.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.27x = 178,167,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,167,582.12/15,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.49

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