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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,084.27, 20,815.98 and 8,369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,084.27, 20,815.98 and 8,369.84 is: 11,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084.27 : 20,815.98 = 8,369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084.27/20,815.98 = 8,369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084.27x = 20,815.98 × 8,369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084.27x = 174,226,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,226,474.08/15,084.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.21

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