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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.03, 20,863.22 and 8,403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.03, 20,863.22 and 8,403.32 is: 11,597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.03 : 20,863.22 = 8,403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.03/20,863.22 = 8,403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.03x = 20,863.22 × 8,403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.03x = 175,320,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,320,312.62/15,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,597.54

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