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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.94, 20,813.56 and 8,368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.94, 20,813.56 and 8,368.18 is: 11,547.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.94 : 20,813.56 = 8,368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.94/20,813.56 = 8,368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.94x = 20,813.56 × 8,368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.94x = 174,171,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,171,543.57/15,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.58

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