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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.23, 20,805.10 and 8,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.23, 20,805.10 and 8,363.02 is: 11,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.23 : 20,805.10 = 8,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.23/20,805.10 = 8,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.23x = 20,805.10 × 8,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.23x = 173,993,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,993,425.59/15,075.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.67

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