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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.14, 20,768.86 and 8,335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.14, 20,768.86 and 8,335.09 is: 11,501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.14 : 20,768.86 = 8,335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.14/20,768.86 = 8,335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.14x = 20,768.86 × 8,335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.14x = 173,110,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,110,317.30/15,051.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.48

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