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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.30, 20,702.40 and 8,542.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.30, 20,702.40 and 8,542.38 is: 11,787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.30 : 20,702.40 = 8,542.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.30/20,702.40 = 8,542.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.30x = 20,702.40 × 8,542.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.30x = 176,847,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,847,767.71/15,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.26

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