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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.99, 20,786.46 and 8,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.99, 20,786.46 and 8,348.90 is: 11,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.99 : 20,786.46 = 8,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.99/20,786.46 = 8,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.99x = 20,786.46 × 8,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.99x = 173,544,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,544,075.89/15,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.22

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