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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.33, 20,983.15 and 8,491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.33, 20,983.15 and 8,491.08 is: 11,717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.33 : 20,983.15 = 8,491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.33/20,983.15 = 8,491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.33x = 20,983.15 × 8,491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.33x = 178,169,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,169,605.30/15,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.58

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