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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.99, 20,825.31 and 8,285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.99, 20,825.31 and 8,285.07 is: 11,433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.99 : 20,825.31 = 8,285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.99/20,825.31 = 8,285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.99x = 20,825.31 × 8,285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.99x = 172,539,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,539,151.12/15,090.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,433.26

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