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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.89, 20,837.55 and 8,385.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.89, 20,837.55 and 8,385.59 is: 11,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.89 : 20,837.55 = 8,385.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.89/20,837.55 = 8,385.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.89x = 20,837.55 × 8,385.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.89x = 174,735,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,735,234.44/15,099.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,571.96

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