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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.52, 20,814.94 and 8,369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.52, 20,814.94 and 8,369.09 is: 11,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.52 : 20,814.94 = 8,369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.52/20,814.94 = 8,369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.52x = 20,814.94 × 8,369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.52x = 174,202,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,202,152.21/15,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.17

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