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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.44, 20,815.32 and 8,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.44, 20,815.32 and 8,369.20 is: 11,549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.44 : 20,815.32 = 8,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.44/20,815.32 = 8,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.44x = 20,815.32 × 8,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.44x = 174,207,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,207,576.14/15,083.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.59

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