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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.80, 20,742.28 and 8,317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.80, 20,742.28 and 8,317.26 is: 11,476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.80 : 20,742.28 = 8,317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.80/20,742.28 = 8,317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.80x = 20,742.28 × 8,317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.80x = 172,518,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,518,935.75/15,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,476.93

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