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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.10, 20,786.29 and 8,348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.10, 20,786.29 and 8,348.65 is: 11,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.10 : 20,786.29 = 8,348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.10/20,786.29 = 8,348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.10x = 20,786.29 × 8,348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.10x = 173,537,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,537,387.17/15,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.70

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