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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.28, 20,988.58 and 8,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.28, 20,988.58 and 8,495 is: 11,722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.28 : 20,988.58 = 8,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.28/20,988.58 = 8,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.28x = 20,988.58 × 8,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.28x = 178,297,944.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,297,944.63/15,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,722.97

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