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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.02, 20,748.35 and 8,320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.02, 20,748.35 and 8,320.93 is: 11,482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.02 : 20,748.35 = 8,320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.02/20,748.35 = 8,320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.02x = 20,748.35 × 8,320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.02x = 172,645,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,645,567.97/15,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.90

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