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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.25, 20,782.83 and 8,345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.25, 20,782.83 and 8,345.86 is: 11,517.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.25 : 20,782.83 = 8,345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.25/20,782.83 = 8,345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.25x = 20,782.83 × 8,345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.25x = 173,450,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,450,589.58/15,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.11

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