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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.72, 20,742.82 and 8,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.72, 20,742.82 and 8,224.36 is: 11,349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.72 : 20,742.82 = 8,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.72/20,742.82 = 8,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.72x = 20,742.82 × 8,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.72x = 170,596,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,596,419.10/15,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,349.10

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