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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.59, 20,812.92 and 8,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.59, 20,812.92 and 8,367 is: 11,546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.59 : 20,812.92 = 8,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.59/20,812.92 = 8,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.59x = 20,812.92 × 8,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.59x = 174,141,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,141,701.64/15,081.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.64

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