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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.63, 20,828.97 and 8,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.63, 20,828.97 and 8,379.27 is: 11,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.63 : 20,828.97 = 8,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.63/20,828.97 = 8,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.63x = 20,828.97 × 8,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.63x = 174,531,563.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,531,563.45/15,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.26

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