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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.54, 20,989.32 and 8,495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.54, 20,989.32 and 8,495.64 is: 11,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.54 : 20,989.32 = 8,495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.54/20,989.32 = 8,495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.54x = 20,989.32 × 8,495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.54x = 178,317,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,317,706.56/15,210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,723.30

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