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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.17, 20,749.58 and 8,321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.17, 20,749.58 and 8,321.39 is: 11,483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.17 : 20,749.58 = 8,321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.17/20,749.58 = 8,321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.17x = 20,749.58 × 8,321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.17x = 172,665,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,665,347.52/15,036.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,483.33

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