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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081, 20,812.86 and 8,366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081, 20,812.86 and 8,366.58 is: 11,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081 : 20,812.86 = 8,366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081/20,812.86 = 8,366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081x = 20,812.86 × 8,366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081x = 174,132,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,132,458.22/15,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.48

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