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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.26, 20,985.81 and 8,492.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.26, 20,985.81 and 8,492.99 is: 11,720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.26 : 20,985.81 = 8,492.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.26/20,985.81 = 8,492.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.26x = 20,985.81 × 8,492.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.26x = 178,232,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,232,274.47/15,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,720.21

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