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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.14, 20,783.02 and 8,345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.14, 20,783.02 and 8,345.70 is: 11,517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.14 : 20,783.02 = 8,345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.14/20,783.02 = 8,345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.14x = 20,783.02 × 8,345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.14x = 173,448,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,448,850.01/15,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.08

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