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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.63, 20,787.51 and 8,349.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.63, 20,787.51 and 8,349.21 is: 11,521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.63 : 20,787.51 = 8,349.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.63/20,787.51 = 8,349.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.63x = 20,787.51 × 8,349.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.63x = 173,559,286.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,559,286.37/15,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.74

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