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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.14, 20,986.25 and 8,493.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.14, 20,986.25 and 8,493.45 is: 11,720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.14 : 20,986.25 = 8,493.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.14/20,986.25 = 8,493.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.14x = 20,986.25 × 8,493.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.14x = 178,245,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,245,622.60/15,208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,720.41

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