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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.39, 20,805.28 and 8,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.39, 20,805.28 and 8,363.18 is: 11,541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.39 : 20,805.28 = 8,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.39/20,805.28 = 8,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.39x = 20,805.28 × 8,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.39x = 173,998,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,998,176.66/15,075.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.87

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