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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.77, 20,989.27 and 8,495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.77, 20,989.27 and 8,495.50 is: 11,723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.77 : 20,989.27 = 8,495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.77/20,989.27 = 8,495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.77x = 20,989.27 × 8,495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.77x = 178,314,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,314,343.29/15,209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,723.67

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