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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.07, 20,955.25 and 8,379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.07, 20,955.25 and 8,379.15 is: 11,563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.07 : 20,955.25 = 8,379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.07/20,955.25 = 8,379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.07x = 20,955.25 × 8,379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.07x = 175,587,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,587,183.04/15,185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.15

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