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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.32, 20,805.19 and 8,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.32, 20,805.19 and 8,363.12 is: 11,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.32 : 20,805.19 = 8,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.32/20,805.19 = 8,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.32x = 20,805.19 × 8,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.32x = 173,996,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,996,196.57/15,075.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.79

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