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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.94, 20,814.46 and 8,368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.94, 20,814.46 and 8,368.55 is: 11,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.94 : 20,814.46 = 8,368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.94/20,814.46 = 8,368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.94x = 20,814.46 × 8,368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.94x = 174,186,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,186,802.29/15,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.60

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