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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.87, 20,837.41 and 8,385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.87, 20,837.41 and 8,385.31 is: 11,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.87 : 20,837.41 = 8,385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.87/20,837.41 = 8,385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.87x = 20,837.41 × 8,385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.87x = 174,728,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,728,142.45/15,099.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,571.50

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