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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.28, 20,987.20 and 8,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.28, 20,987.20 and 8,494 is: 11,721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.28 : 20,987.20 = 8,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.28/20,987.20 = 8,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.28x = 20,987.20 × 8,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.28x = 178,265,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,265,276.80/15,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.59

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