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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.40, 20,818.16 and 8,372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.40, 20,818.16 and 8,372.31 is: 11,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.40 : 20,818.16 = 8,372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.40/20,818.16 = 8,372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.40x = 20,818.16 × 8,372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.40x = 174,296,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,296,164.81/15,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,553.20

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