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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.54, 20,998.08 and 8,504.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.54, 20,998.08 and 8,504.10 is: 11,732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.54 : 20,998.08 = 8,504.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.54/20,998.08 = 8,504.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.54x = 20,998.08 × 8,504.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.54x = 178,569,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,569,772.13/15,219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,732.93

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