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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.33, 20,724.65 and 8,212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.33, 20,724.65 and 8,212.23 is: 11,332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.33 : 20,724.65 = 8,212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.33/20,724.65 = 8,212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.33x = 20,724.65 × 8,212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.33x = 170,195,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,195,551.41/15,018.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,332.52

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