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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.71, 20,789.48 and 8,350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.71, 20,789.48 and 8,350.45 is: 11,523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.71 : 20,789.48 = 8,350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.71/20,789.48 = 8,350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.71x = 20,789.48 × 8,350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.71x = 173,601,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,601,513.27/15,064.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.72

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