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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.35, 20,742.96 and 8,317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.35, 20,742.96 and 8,317.26 is: 11,477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.35 : 20,742.96 = 8,317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.35/20,742.96 = 8,317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.35x = 20,742.96 × 8,317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.35x = 172,524,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,524,591.49/15,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,477.65

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