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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.38, 20,740.17 and 8,315.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.38, 20,740.17 and 8,315.38 is: 11,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.38 : 20,740.17 = 8,315.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.38/20,740.17 = 8,315.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.38x = 20,740.17 × 8,315.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.38x = 172,462,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,462,394.81/15,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.02

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