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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.18, 20,787.23 and 8,348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.18, 20,787.23 and 8,348.91 is: 11,521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.18 : 20,787.23 = 8,348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.18/20,787.23 = 8,348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.18x = 20,787.23 × 8,348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.18x = 173,550,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,550,712.42/15,063.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.52

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