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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.81, 20,774.26 and 8,247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.81, 20,774.26 and 8,247.86 is: 11,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.81 : 20,774.26 = 8,247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.81/20,774.26 = 8,247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.81x = 20,774.26 × 8,247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.81x = 171,343,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,343,172.43/15,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.05

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