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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.06, 20,995.83 and 8,500.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.06, 20,995.83 and 8,500.43 is: 11,730.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.06 : 20,995.83 = 8,500.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.06/20,995.83 = 8,500.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.06x = 20,995.83 × 8,500.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.06x = 178,473,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,473,541.50/15,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,730.83

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