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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.83, 20,805.88 and 8,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.83, 20,805.88 and 8,363.62 is: 11,542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.83 : 20,805.88 = 8,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.83/20,805.88 = 8,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.83x = 20,805.88 × 8,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.83x = 174,012,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,012,370.06/15,075.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.48

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