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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.38, 20,815.54 and 8,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.38, 20,815.54 and 8,369.50 is: 11,550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.38 : 20,815.54 = 8,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.38/20,815.54 = 8,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.38x = 20,815.54 × 8,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.38x = 174,215,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,215,751.94/15,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.18

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