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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.89, 20,805.02 and 8,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.89, 20,805.02 and 8,269.48 is: 11,412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.89 : 20,805.02 = 8,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.89/20,805.02 = 8,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.89x = 20,805.02 × 8,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.89x = 172,046,696.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,046,696.79/15,075.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.04

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