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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.69, 20,834.70 and 8,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.69, 20,834.70 and 8,383.34 is: 11,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.69 : 20,834.70 = 8,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.69/20,834.70 = 8,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.69x = 20,834.70 × 8,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.69x = 174,664,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,664,373.90/15,097.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.95

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