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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.47, 20,787.05 and 8,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.47, 20,787.05 and 8,349.72 is: 11,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.47 : 20,787.05 = 8,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.47/20,787.05 = 8,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.47x = 20,787.05 × 8,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.47x = 173,566,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,566,005.38/15,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.32

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