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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.77, 20,745.24 and 8,318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.77, 20,745.24 and 8,318.68 is: 11,479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.77 : 20,745.24 = 8,318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.77/20,745.24 = 8,318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.77x = 20,745.24 × 8,318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.77x = 172,572,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,572,909.36/15,032.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.78

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