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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.06, 20,999.48 and 8,410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.06, 20,999.48 and 8,410.89 is: 11,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.06 : 20,999.48 = 8,410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.06/20,999.48 = 8,410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.06x = 20,999.48 × 8,410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.06x = 176,624,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,624,316.34/15,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.99

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