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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.01, 20,883.23 and 8,418.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.01, 20,883.23 and 8,418.49 is: 11,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.01 : 20,883.23 = 8,418.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.01/20,883.23 = 8,418.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.01x = 20,883.23 × 8,418.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.01x = 175,805,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,805,168.62/15,133.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,617.33

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