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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.02, 20,746.97 and 8,319.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.02, 20,746.97 and 8,319.93 is: 11,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.02 : 20,746.97 = 8,319.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.02/20,746.97 = 8,319.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.02x = 20,746.97 × 8,319.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.02x = 172,613,338.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,613,338.11/15,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,481.52

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