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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.78, 20,988.81 and 8,495.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.78, 20,988.81 and 8,495.57 is: 11,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.78 : 20,988.81 = 8,495.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.78/20,988.81 = 8,495.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.78x = 20,988.81 × 8,495.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.78x = 178,311,799.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,311,799.63/15,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,722.73

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