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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.09, 20,814.99 and 8,368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.09, 20,814.99 and 8,368.50 is: 11,548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.09 : 20,814.99 = 8,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.09/20,814.99 = 8,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.09x = 20,814.99 × 8,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.09x = 174,190,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,190,243.82/15,083.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.71

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