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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.43, 20,739.26 and 8,654.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.43, 20,739.26 and 8,654.33 is: 11,942.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.43 : 20,739.26 = 8,654.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.43/20,739.26 = 8,654.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.43x = 20,739.26 × 8,654.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.43x = 179,484,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,484,253.03/15,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.19

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