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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.70, 20,783.46 and 8,345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.70, 20,783.46 and 8,345.66 is: 11,516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.70 : 20,783.46 = 8,345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.70/20,783.46 = 8,345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.70x = 20,783.46 × 8,345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.70x = 173,451,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,451,690.78/15,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.08

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