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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.62, 20,812.02 and 8,367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.62, 20,812.02 and 8,367.54 is: 11,546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.62 : 20,812.02 = 8,367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.62/20,812.02 = 8,367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.62x = 20,812.02 × 8,367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.62x = 174,145,409.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,145,409.83/15,081.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.86

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