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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.65, 20,815.53 and 8,369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.65, 20,815.53 and 8,369.41 is: 11,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.65 : 20,815.53 = 8,369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.65/20,815.53 = 8,369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.65x = 20,815.53 × 8,369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.65x = 174,213,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,213,650.22/15,083.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.83

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