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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.86, 20,783.04 and 8,346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.86, 20,783.04 and 8,346.09 is: 11,517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.86 : 20,783.04 = 8,346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.86/20,783.04 = 8,346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.86x = 20,783.04 × 8,346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.86x = 173,457,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,457,122.31/15,060.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.08

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