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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.44, 20,981.34 and 8,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.44, 20,981.34 and 8,492 is: 11,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.44 : 20,981.34 = 8,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.44/20,981.34 = 8,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.44x = 20,981.34 × 8,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.44x = 178,173,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,173,539.28/15,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,716.21

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