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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.80, 20,993.50 and 8,499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.80, 20,993.50 and 8,499.10 is: 11,728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.80 : 20,993.50 = 8,499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.80/20,993.50 = 8,499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.80x = 20,993.50 × 8,499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.80x = 178,425,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,425,855.85/15,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,728.67

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