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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.24, 20,788.28 and 8,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.24, 20,788.28 and 8,349.16 is: 11,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.24 : 20,788.28 = 8,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.24/20,788.28 = 8,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.24x = 20,788.28 × 8,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.24x = 173,564,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,564,675.84/15,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.40

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