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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.99, 20,783.70 and 8,346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.99, 20,783.70 and 8,346.90 is: 11,518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.99 : 20,783.70 = 8,346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.99/20,783.70 = 8,346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.99x = 20,783.70 × 8,346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.99x = 173,479,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,479,465.53/15,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.46

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