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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.53, 20,991.29 and 8,497.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.53, 20,991.29 and 8,497.13 is: 11,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.53 : 20,991.29 = 8,497.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.53/20,991.29 = 8,497.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.53x = 20,991.29 × 8,497.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.53x = 178,365,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,365,572.56/15,211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.68

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