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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.18, 20,789.98 and 8,350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.18, 20,789.98 and 8,350.92 is: 11,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.18 : 20,789.98 = 8,350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.18/20,789.98 = 8,350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.18x = 20,789.98 × 8,350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.18x = 173,615,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,615,459.78/15,065.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.29

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