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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.23, 20,787.87 and 8,349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.23, 20,787.87 and 8,349.78 is: 11,522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.23 : 20,787.87 = 8,349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.23/20,787.87 = 8,349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.23x = 20,787.87 × 8,349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.23x = 173,574,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,574,250.43/15,064.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.28

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