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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.26, 20,813.58 and 8,367.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.26, 20,813.58 and 8,367.87 is: 11,547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.26 : 20,813.58 = 8,367.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.26/20,813.58 = 8,367.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.26x = 20,813.58 × 8,367.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.26x = 174,165,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,165,331.67/15,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.69

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