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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.61, 20,732.57 and 8,310.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.61, 20,732.57 and 8,310.09 is: 11,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.61 : 20,732.57 = 8,310.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.61/20,732.57 = 8,310.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.61x = 20,732.57 × 8,310.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.61x = 172,289,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,289,540.40/15,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,467.16

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