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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.13, 20,737.07 and 8,313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.13, 20,737.07 and 8,313.13 is: 11,471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.13 : 20,737.07 = 8,313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.13/20,737.07 = 8,313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.13x = 20,737.07 × 8,313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.13x = 172,389,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,389,917.16/15,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,471.91

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