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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.08, 20,986.92 and 8,584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.08, 20,986.92 and 8,584.08 is: 11,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.08 : 20,986.92 = 8,584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.08/20,986.92 = 8,584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.08x = 20,986.92 × 8,584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.08x = 180,153,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,153,400.23/15,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.90

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