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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.69, 20,836.08 and 8,384.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.69, 20,836.08 and 8,384.34 is: 11,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.69 : 20,836.08 = 8,384.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.69/20,836.08 = 8,384.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.69x = 20,836.08 × 8,384.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.69x = 174,696,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,696,778.99/15,098.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.33

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