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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.61, 20,746.04 and 8,319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.61, 20,746.04 and 8,319.30 is: 11,479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.61 : 20,746.04 = 8,319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.61/20,746.04 = 8,319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.61x = 20,746.04 × 8,319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.61x = 172,592,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,592,488.98/15,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.68

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