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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.57, 20,743.47 and 8,317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.57, 20,743.47 and 8,317.07 is: 11,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.57 : 20,743.47 = 8,317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.57/20,743.47 = 8,317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.57x = 20,743.47 × 8,317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.57x = 172,524,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,524,943.89/15,031.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,477.51

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