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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.04, 20,732.40 and 8,309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.04, 20,732.40 and 8,309.32 is: 11,466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.04 : 20,732.40 = 8,309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.04/20,732.40 = 8,309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.04x = 20,732.40 × 8,309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.04x = 172,272,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,272,145.97/15,024.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,466.43

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