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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.56, 20,747.64 and 8,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.56, 20,747.64 and 8,410.56 is: 11,606.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.56 : 20,747.64 = 8,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.56/20,747.64 = 8,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.56x = 20,747.64 × 8,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.56x = 174,499,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,499,271.08/15,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.54

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