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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.92, 20,831.24 and 8,380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.92, 20,831.24 and 8,380.98 is: 11,565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.92 : 20,831.24 = 8,380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.92/20,831.24 = 8,380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.92x = 20,831.24 × 8,380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.92x = 174,586,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,586,163.91/15,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.89

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