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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.07, 20,998.80 and 8,501.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.07, 20,998.80 and 8,501.36 is: 11,731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.07 : 20,998.80 = 8,501.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.07/20,998.80 = 8,501.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.07x = 20,998.80 × 8,501.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.07x = 178,518,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,518,253.37/15,217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,731.45

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