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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.52, 20,742.72 and 8,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.52, 20,742.72 and 8,316.80 is: 11,476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.52 : 20,742.72 = 8,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.52/20,742.72 = 8,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.52x = 20,742.72 × 8,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.52x = 172,513,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,513,053.70/15,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,476.75

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