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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.54, 20,833.91 and 8,383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.54, 20,833.91 and 8,383.59 is: 11,568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.54 : 20,833.91 = 8,383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.54/20,833.91 = 8,383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.54x = 20,833.91 × 8,383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.54x = 174,663,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,663,007.65/15,097.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.97

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