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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.71, 20,991.93 and 8,497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.71, 20,991.93 and 8,497.43 is: 11,726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.71 : 20,991.93 = 8,497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.71/20,991.93 = 8,497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.71x = 20,991.93 × 8,497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.71x = 178,377,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,377,508.22/15,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,726.33

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