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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.07, 20,818.02 and 8,371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.07, 20,818.02 and 8,371.62 is: 11,552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.07 : 20,818.02 = 8,371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.07/20,818.02 = 8,371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.07x = 20,818.02 × 8,371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.07x = 174,280,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,280,552.59/15,086.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,552.42

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