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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.64, 20,786.59 and 8,348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.64, 20,786.59 and 8,348.41 is: 11,520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.64 : 20,786.59 = 8,348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.64/20,786.59 = 8,348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.64x = 20,786.59 × 8,348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.64x = 173,535,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,535,012.24/15,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.89

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