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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.83, 20,785.03 and 8,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.83, 20,785.03 and 8,347.44 is: 11,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.83 : 20,785.03 = 8,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.83/20,785.03 = 8,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.83x = 20,785.03 × 8,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.83x = 173,501,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,501,790.82/15,061.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,519.30

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