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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.14, 20,821.32 and 8,373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.14, 20,821.32 and 8,373.38 is: 11,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.14 : 20,821.32 = 8,373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.14/20,821.32 = 8,373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.14x = 20,821.32 × 8,373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.14x = 174,344,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,344,720.36/15,088.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.08

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