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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.54, 20,747.76 and 8,321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.54, 20,747.76 and 8,321.18 is: 11,482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.54 : 20,747.76 = 8,321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.54/20,747.76 = 8,321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.54x = 20,747.76 × 8,321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.54x = 172,645,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,645,845.56/15,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.52

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