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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.58, 20,814.09 and 8,368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.58, 20,814.09 and 8,368.65 is: 11,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.58 : 20,814.09 = 8,368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.58/20,814.09 = 8,368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.58x = 20,814.09 × 8,368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.58x = 174,185,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,185,834.28/15,082.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.81

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