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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.89, 20,803.64 and 8,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.89, 20,803.64 and 8,268.48 is: 11,410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.89 : 20,803.64 = 8,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.89/20,803.64 = 8,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.89x = 20,803.64 × 8,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.89x = 172,014,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,014,439.92/15,074.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.66

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