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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.78, 20,749.20 and 8,321.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.78, 20,749.20 and 8,321.69 is: 11,483.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.78 : 20,749.20 = 8,321.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.78/20,749.20 = 8,321.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.78x = 20,749.20 × 8,321.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.78x = 172,668,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,668,306.40/15,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,483.83

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