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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.08, 20,882.67 and 8,418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.08, 20,882.67 and 8,418.45 is: 11,616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.08 : 20,882.67 = 8,418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.08/20,882.67 = 8,418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.08x = 20,882.67 × 8,418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.08x = 175,799,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,799,713.26/15,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,616.92

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