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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.88, 20,993.77 and 8,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.88, 20,993.77 and 8,588.88 is: 11,852.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.88 : 20,993.77 = 8,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.88/20,993.77 = 8,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.88x = 20,993.77 × 8,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.88x = 180,312,971.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,312,971.28/15,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,852.65

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