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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.02, 20,994.12 and 8,499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.02, 20,994.12 and 8,499.12 is: 11,728.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.02 : 20,994.12 = 8,499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.02/20,994.12 = 8,499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.02x = 20,994.12 × 8,499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.02x = 178,431,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,431,545.17/15,214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,728.10

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