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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.52, 20,786.39 and 8,348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.52, 20,786.39 and 8,348.25 is: 11,520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.52 : 20,786.39 = 8,348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.52/20,786.39 = 8,348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.52x = 20,786.39 × 8,348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.52x = 173,529,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,529,938.58/15,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.64

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