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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.81, 20,984.13 and 8,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.81, 20,984.13 and 8,491.52 is: 11,718.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.81 : 20,984.13 = 8,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.81/20,984.13 = 8,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.81x = 20,984.13 × 8,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.81x = 178,187,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,187,159.58/15,205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.36

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