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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.02, 20,787.55 and 8,350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.02, 20,787.55 and 8,350.65 is: 11,522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.02 : 20,787.55 = 8,350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.02/20,787.55 = 8,350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.02x = 20,787.55 × 8,350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.02x = 173,589,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,589,528.42/15,065.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.69

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