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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.42, 20,819.49 and 8,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.42, 20,819.49 and 8,372.48 is: 11,554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.42 : 20,819.49 = 8,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.42/20,819.49 = 8,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.42x = 20,819.49 × 8,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.42x = 174,310,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,310,815.68/15,086.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,554.15

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