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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.75, 20,743.34 and 8,317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.75, 20,743.34 and 8,317.94 is: 11,477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.75 : 20,743.34 = 8,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.75/20,743.34 = 8,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.75x = 20,743.34 × 8,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.75x = 172,541,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,541,712.21/15,032.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,477.72

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