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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.93, 20,836.74 and 8,384.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.93, 20,836.74 and 8,384.97 is: 11,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.93 : 20,836.74 = 8,384.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.93/20,836.74 = 8,384.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.93x = 20,836.74 × 8,384.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.93x = 174,715,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,715,439.80/15,098.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,571.38

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