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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.56, 20,958.54 and 8,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.56, 20,958.54 and 8,382.23 is: 11,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.56 : 20,958.54 = 8,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.56/20,958.54 = 8,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.56x = 20,958.54 × 8,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.56x = 175,679,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,679,197.95/15,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,567.31

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