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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.88, 20,815.24 and 8,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.88, 20,815.24 and 8,369.52 is: 11,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.88 : 20,815.24 = 8,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.88/20,815.24 = 8,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.88x = 20,815.24 × 8,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.88x = 174,213,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,213,567.48/15,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.65

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