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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.32, 20,986.54 and 8,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.32, 20,986.54 and 8,492.76 is: 11,720.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.32 : 20,986.54 = 8,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.32/20,986.54 = 8,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.32x = 20,986.54 × 8,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.32x = 178,233,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,233,647.45/15,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,720.25

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