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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.98, 20,850.62 and 8,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.98, 20,850.62 and 8,395.04 is: 11,584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.98 : 20,850.62 = 8,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.98/20,850.62 = 8,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.98x = 20,850.62 × 8,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.98x = 175,041,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,041,788.92/15,109.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.51

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