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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.61, 20,787.01 and 8,350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.61, 20,787.01 and 8,350.62 is: 11,522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.61 : 20,787.01 = 8,350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.61/20,787.01 = 8,350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.61x = 20,787.01 × 8,350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.61x = 173,584,421.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,584,421.45/15,064.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.66

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