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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.24, 20,991.86 and 8,496.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.24, 20,991.86 and 8,496.84 is: 11,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.24 : 20,991.86 = 8,496.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.24/20,991.86 = 8,496.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.24x = 20,991.86 × 8,496.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.24x = 178,364,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,364,475.72/15,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.83

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