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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.28, 20,817.06 and 8,371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.28, 20,817.06 and 8,371.56 is: 11,551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.28 : 20,817.06 = 8,371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.28/20,817.06 = 8,371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.28x = 20,817.06 × 8,371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.28x = 174,271,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,271,266.81/15,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,551.64

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