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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.79, 20,994.62 and 8,314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.79, 20,994.62 and 8,314.69 is: 11,474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.79 : 20,994.62 = 8,314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.79/20,994.62 = 8,314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.79x = 20,994.62 × 8,314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.79x = 174,563,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,563,672.78/15,213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,474.04

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