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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.58, 20,992.08 and 8,497.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.58, 20,992.08 and 8,497.79 is: 11,727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.58 : 20,992.08 = 8,497.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.58/20,992.08 = 8,497.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.58x = 20,992.08 × 8,497.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.58x = 178,386,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,386,287.50/15,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,727.01

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