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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.75, 20,989.46 and 8,585.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.75, 20,989.46 and 8,585.75 is: 11,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.75 : 20,989.46 = 8,585.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.75/20,989.46 = 8,585.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.75x = 20,989.46 × 8,585.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.75x = 180,210,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,210,256.20/15,209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.34

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