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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.80, 20,988.27 and 8,494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.80, 20,988.27 and 8,494.38 is: 11,722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.80 : 20,988.27 = 8,494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.80/20,988.27 = 8,494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.80x = 20,988.27 × 8,494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.80x = 178,282,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,282,340.92/15,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,722.31

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