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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.55, 20,987.11 and 8,494.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.55, 20,987.11 and 8,494.32 is: 11,721.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.55 : 20,987.11 = 8,494.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.55/20,987.11 = 8,494.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.55x = 20,987.11 × 8,494.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.55x = 178,271,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,271,285.68/15,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.01

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