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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.16, 20,771.39 and 8,338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.16, 20,771.39 and 8,338.07 is: 11,506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.16 : 20,771.39 = 8,338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.16/20,771.39 = 8,338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.16x = 20,771.39 × 8,338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.16x = 173,193,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,193,158.27/15,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.20

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