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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.09, 20,743.98 and 8,317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.09, 20,743.98 and 8,317.32 is: 11,477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.09 : 20,743.98 = 8,317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.09/20,743.98 = 8,317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.09x = 20,743.98 × 8,317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.09x = 172,534,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,534,327.51/15,032.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,477.73

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