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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.85, 20,745.03 and 8,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.85, 20,745.03 and 8,318.76 is: 11,479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.85 : 20,745.03 = 8,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.85/20,745.03 = 8,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.85x = 20,745.03 × 8,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.85x = 172,572,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,572,925.76/15,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.72

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