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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.72, 20,832.74 and 8,381.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.72, 20,832.74 and 8,381.35 is: 11,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.72 : 20,832.74 = 8,381.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.72/20,832.74 = 8,381.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.72x = 20,832.74 × 8,381.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.72x = 174,606,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,606,434.74/15,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,566.62

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