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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.16, 20,788.22 and 8,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.16, 20,788.22 and 8,349.72 is: 11,522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.16 : 20,788.22 = 8,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.16/20,788.22 = 8,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.16x = 20,788.22 × 8,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.16x = 173,575,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,575,816.30/15,064.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.44

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