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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.39, 20,787.48 and 8,349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.39, 20,787.48 and 8,349.45 is: 11,522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.39 : 20,787.48 = 8,349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.39/20,787.48 = 8,349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.39x = 20,787.48 × 8,349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.39x = 173,564,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,564,024.89/15,063.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.24

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