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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.40, 20,994.28 and 8,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.40, 20,994.28 and 8,499.14 is: 11,728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.40 : 20,994.28 = 8,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.40/20,994.28 = 8,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.40x = 20,994.28 × 8,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.40x = 178,433,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,433,324.92/15,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,728.69

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