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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.01, 20,814.58 and 8,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.01, 20,814.58 and 8,368.64 is: 11,548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.01 : 20,814.58 = 8,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.01/20,814.58 = 8,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.01x = 20,814.58 × 8,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.01x = 174,189,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,189,781.52/15,083.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.74

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