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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.79, 20,819.96 and 8,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.79, 20,819.96 and 8,373.08 is: 11,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.79 : 20,819.96 = 8,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.79/20,819.96 = 8,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.79x = 20,819.96 × 8,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.79x = 174,327,044.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,327,044.71/15,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,554.95

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