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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.59, 20,986.56 and 8,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.59, 20,986.56 and 8,493.80 is: 11,721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.59 : 20,986.56 = 8,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.59/20,986.56 = 8,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.59x = 20,986.56 × 8,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.59x = 178,255,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,255,643.33/15,207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.49

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