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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.16, 20,786.85 and 8,348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.16, 20,786.85 and 8,348.73 is: 11,521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.16 : 20,786.85 = 8,348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.16/20,786.85 = 8,348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.16x = 20,786.85 × 8,348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.16x = 173,543,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,543,798.20/15,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.08

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