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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.28, 20,984.58 and 8,491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.28, 20,984.58 and 8,491.84 is: 11,718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.28 : 20,984.58 = 8,491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.28/20,984.58 = 8,491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.28x = 20,984.58 × 8,491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.28x = 178,197,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,197,695.83/15,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.69

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