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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.09, 20,813.26 and 8,368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.09, 20,813.26 and 8,368.74 is: 11,548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.09 : 20,813.26 = 8,368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.09/20,813.26 = 8,368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.09x = 20,813.26 × 8,368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.09x = 174,180,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,180,761.49/15,082.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.85

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