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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.97, 20,995.02 and 8,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.97, 20,995.02 and 8,498.88 is: 11,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.97 : 20,995.02 = 8,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.97/20,995.02 = 8,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.97x = 20,995.02 × 8,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.97x = 178,434,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,434,155.58/15,212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,729.08

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