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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.93, 20,813.99 and 8,368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.93, 20,813.99 and 8,368.71 is: 11,548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.93 : 20,813.99 = 8,368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.93/20,813.99 = 8,368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.93x = 20,813.99 × 8,368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.93x = 174,186,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,186,246.25/15,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.57

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