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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.24, 20,734.39 and 8,310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.24, 20,734.39 and 8,310.95 is: 11,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.24 : 20,734.39 = 8,310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.24/20,734.39 = 8,310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.24x = 20,734.39 × 8,310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.24x = 172,322,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,322,478.57/15,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.10

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