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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.13, 20,890.62 and 8,514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.13, 20,890.62 and 8,514.13 is: 11,749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.13 : 20,890.62 = 8,514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.13/20,890.62 = 8,514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.13x = 20,890.62 × 8,514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.13x = 177,865,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,865,454.46/15,138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,749.50

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