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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.88, 20,820.38 and 8,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.88, 20,820.38 and 8,373 is: 11,555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.88 : 20,820.38 = 8,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.88/20,820.38 = 8,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.88x = 20,820.38 × 8,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.88x = 174,329,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,329,041.74/15,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.01

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