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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211, 20,991.63 and 8,496.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211, 20,991.63 and 8,496.91 is: 11,725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211 : 20,991.63 = 8,496.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211/20,991.63 = 8,496.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211x = 20,991.63 × 8,496.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211x = 178,363,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,363,990.86/15,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.99

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