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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.42, 20,787.69 and 8,349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.42, 20,787.69 and 8,349.17 is: 11,521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.42 : 20,787.69 = 8,349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.42/20,787.69 = 8,349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.42x = 20,787.69 × 8,349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.42x = 173,559,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,559,957.72/15,063.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.95

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