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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.60, 20,743.44 and 8,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.60, 20,743.44 and 8,317.44 is: 11,477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.60 : 20,743.44 = 8,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.60/20,743.44 = 8,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.60x = 20,743.44 × 8,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.60x = 172,532,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,532,317.59/15,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,477.97

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