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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.76, 20,747.45 and 8,320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.76, 20,747.45 and 8,320.67 is: 11,482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.76 : 20,747.45 = 8,320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.76/20,747.45 = 8,320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.76x = 20,747.45 × 8,320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.76x = 172,632,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,632,539.45/15,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.23

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