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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.51, 20,996.70 and 8,501.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.51, 20,996.70 and 8,501.31 is: 11,730.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.51 : 20,996.70 = 8,501.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.51/20,996.70 = 8,501.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.51x = 20,996.70 × 8,501.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.51x = 178,499,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,499,455.68/15,216.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,730.64

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