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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.76, 20,987.92 and 8,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.76, 20,987.92 and 8,493.96 is: 11,721.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.76 : 20,987.92 = 8,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.76/20,987.92 = 8,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.76x = 20,987.92 × 8,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.76x = 178,270,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,270,552.96/15,208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.57

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