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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.14, 20,855.29 and 8,398.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.14, 20,855.29 and 8,398.05 is: 11,589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.14 : 20,855.29 = 8,398.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.14/20,855.29 = 8,398.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.14x = 20,855.29 × 8,398.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.14x = 175,143,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,143,825.27/15,112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.61

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