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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.63, 20,992.74 and 8,498.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.63, 20,992.74 and 8,498.43 is: 11,726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.63 : 20,992.74 = 8,498.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.63/20,992.74 = 8,498.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.63x = 20,992.74 × 8,498.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.63x = 178,405,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,405,299.53/15,213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,726.67

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