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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.68, 20,746.67 and 8,319.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.68, 20,746.67 and 8,319.29 is: 11,480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.68 : 20,746.67 = 8,319.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.68/20,746.67 = 8,319.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.68x = 20,746.67 × 8,319.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.68x = 172,597,522.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,597,522.67/15,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.72

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