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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.75, 20,999.12 and 8,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.75, 20,999.12 and 8,592.75 is: 11,858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.75 : 20,999.12 = 8,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.75/20,999.12 = 8,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.75x = 20,999.12 × 8,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.75x = 180,440,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,440,145.42/15,216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.00

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