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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.66, 20,836.40 and 8,811.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.66, 20,836.40 and 8,811.03 is: 12,159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.66 : 20,836.40 = 8,811.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.66/20,836.40 = 8,811.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.66x = 20,836.40 × 8,811.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.66x = 183,590,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,590,145.49/15,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.37

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