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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.62, 20,817.54 and 8,371.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.62, 20,817.54 and 8,371.53 is: 11,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.62 : 20,817.54 = 8,371.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.62/20,817.54 = 8,371.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.62x = 20,817.54 × 8,371.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.62x = 174,274,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,274,660.64/15,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,552.37

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