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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.27, 20,854.97 and 8,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.27, 20,854.97 and 8,398.32 is: 11,589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.27 : 20,854.97 = 8,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.27/20,854.97 = 8,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.27x = 20,854.97 × 8,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.27x = 175,146,711.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,146,711.65/15,112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.70

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