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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.39, 20,856.06 and 8,398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.39, 20,856.06 and 8,398.84 is: 11,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.39 : 20,856.06 = 8,398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.39/20,856.06 = 8,398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.39x = 20,856.06 × 8,398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.39x = 175,166,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,166,668.98/15,113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.17

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