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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.28, 20,991.33 and 8,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.28, 20,991.33 and 8,497 is: 11,725.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.28 : 20,991.33 = 8,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.28/20,991.33 = 8,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.28x = 20,991.33 × 8,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.28x = 178,363,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,363,331.01/15,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.73

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