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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.40, 20,736.02 and 8,311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.40, 20,736.02 and 8,311.86 is: 11,470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.40 : 20,736.02 = 8,311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.40/20,736.02 = 8,311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.40x = 20,736.02 × 8,311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.40x = 172,354,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,354,895.20/15,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,470.14

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