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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.66, 20,784.51 and 8,347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.66, 20,784.51 and 8,347.02 is: 11,519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.66 : 20,784.51 = 8,347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.66/20,784.51 = 8,347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.66x = 20,784.51 × 8,347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.66x = 173,488,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,488,720.66/15,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,519.33

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