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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.58, 20,733.74 and 8,310.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.58, 20,733.74 and 8,310.34 is: 11,468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.58 : 20,733.74 = 8,310.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.58/20,733.74 = 8,310.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.58x = 20,733.74 × 8,310.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.58x = 172,304,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,304,428.87/15,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.17

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