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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.08, 20,989.69 and 8,495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.08, 20,989.69 and 8,495.81 is: 11,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.08 : 20,989.69 = 8,495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.08/20,989.69 = 8,495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.08x = 20,989.69 × 8,495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.08x = 178,324,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,324,344.49/15,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,724.09

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