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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.17, 20,992.50 and 8,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.17, 20,992.50 and 8,839.80 is: 12,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.17 : 20,992.50 = 8,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.17/20,992.50 = 8,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.17x = 20,992.50 × 8,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.17x = 185,569,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,569,501.50/15,211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.55

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