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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.39, 20,734.98 and 8,311.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.39, 20,734.98 and 8,311.11 is: 11,470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.39 : 20,734.98 = 8,311.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.39/20,734.98 = 8,311.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.39x = 20,734.98 × 8,311.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.39x = 172,330,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,330,699.63/15,024.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,470.06

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