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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.24, 20,742.04 and 8,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.24, 20,742.04 and 8,657.44 is: 11,946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.24 : 20,742.04 = 8,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.24/20,742.04 = 8,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.24x = 20,742.04 × 8,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.24x = 179,572,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,572,966.78/15,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.65

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