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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.45, 20,737.76 and 8,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.45, 20,737.76 and 8,313 is: 11,471.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.45 : 20,737.76 = 8,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.45/20,737.76 = 8,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.45x = 20,737.76 × 8,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.45x = 172,392,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,392,957.32/15,027.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,471.87

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