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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.02, 20,737.11 and 8,312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.02, 20,737.11 and 8,312.12 is: 11,470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.02 : 20,737.11 = 8,312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.02/20,737.11 = 8,312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.02x = 20,737.11 × 8,312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.02x = 172,369,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,369,346.77/15,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,470.63

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