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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.01, 20,736.89 and 8,312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.01, 20,736.89 and 8,312.45 is: 11,470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.01 : 20,736.89 = 8,312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.01/20,736.89 = 8,312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.01x = 20,736.89 × 8,312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.01x = 172,374,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,374,319.72/15,027.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,470.97

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