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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.60, 20,813.80 and 8,368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.60, 20,813.80 and 8,368.06 is: 11,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.60 : 20,813.80 = 8,368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.60/20,813.80 = 8,368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.60x = 20,813.80 × 8,368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.60x = 174,171,127.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,171,127.23/15,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.82

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