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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.16, 20,735.73 and 8,311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.16, 20,735.73 and 8,311.64 is: 11,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.16 : 20,735.73 = 8,311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.16/20,735.73 = 8,311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.16x = 20,735.73 × 8,311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.16x = 172,347,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,347,819.22/15,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,469.85

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