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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.58, 20,993.46 and 8,498.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.58, 20,993.46 and 8,498.79 is: 11,728.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.58 : 20,993.46 = 8,498.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.58/20,993.46 = 8,498.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.58x = 20,993.46 × 8,498.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.58x = 178,419,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,419,007.91/15,212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,728.39

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