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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.57, 20,745.09 and 8,318.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.57, 20,745.09 and 8,318.43 is: 11,479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.57 : 20,745.09 = 8,318.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.57/20,745.09 = 8,318.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.57x = 20,745.09 × 8,318.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.57x = 172,566,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,566,579.01/15,032.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.52

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