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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.79, 20,837.01 and 8,385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.79, 20,837.01 and 8,385.85 is: 11,572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.79 : 20,837.01 = 8,385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.79/20,837.01 = 8,385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.79x = 20,837.01 × 8,385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.79x = 174,735,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,735,998.38/15,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,572.08

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