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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.20, 20,814.71 and 8,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.20, 20,814.71 and 8,368.52 is: 11,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.20 : 20,814.71 = 8,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.20/20,814.71 = 8,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.20x = 20,814.71 × 8,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.20x = 174,188,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,188,171.01/15,082.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.25

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