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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.02, 20,783.96 and 8,346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.02, 20,783.96 and 8,346.62 is: 11,518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.02 : 20,783.96 = 8,346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.02/20,783.96 = 8,346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.02x = 20,783.96 × 8,346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.02x = 173,475,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,475,857.74/15,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.20

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