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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.98, 20,992.55 and 8,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.98, 20,992.55 and 8,497.60 is: 11,726.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.98 : 20,992.55 = 8,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.98/20,992.55 = 8,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.98x = 20,992.55 × 8,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.98x = 178,386,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,386,197.91/15,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,726.69

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