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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.08, 20,813.39 and 8,368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.08, 20,813.39 and 8,368.15 is: 11,548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.08 : 20,813.39 = 8,368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.08/20,813.39 = 8,368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.08x = 20,813.39 × 8,368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.08x = 174,169,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,169,569.53/15,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.11

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