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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.69, 20,743.23 and 8,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.69, 20,743.23 and 8,317.06 is: 11,477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.69 : 20,743.23 = 8,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.69/20,743.23 = 8,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.69x = 20,743.23 × 8,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.69x = 172,522,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,522,688.50/15,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,477.26

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