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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.93, 20,812.61 and 8,367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.93, 20,812.61 and 8,367.71 is: 11,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.93 : 20,812.61 = 8,367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.93/20,812.61 = 8,367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.93x = 20,812.61 × 8,367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.93x = 174,153,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,153,801.68/15,081.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.18

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