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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.92, 20,984.60 and 8,491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.92, 20,984.60 and 8,491.30 is: 11,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.92 : 20,984.60 = 8,491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.92/20,984.60 = 8,491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.92x = 20,984.60 × 8,491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.92x = 178,186,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,186,533.98/15,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.23

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