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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.76, 20,789.16 and 8,350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.76, 20,789.16 and 8,350.25 is: 11,523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.76 : 20,789.16 = 8,350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.76/20,789.16 = 8,350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.76x = 20,789.16 × 8,350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.76x = 173,594,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,594,683.29/15,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.23

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