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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.22, 20,998.80 and 8,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.22, 20,998.80 and 8,501.76 is: 11,733.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.22 : 20,998.80 = 8,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.22/20,998.80 = 8,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.22x = 20,998.80 × 8,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.22x = 178,526,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,526,757.89/15,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,733.43

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