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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.57, 20,748.60 and 8,321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.57, 20,748.60 and 8,321.31 is: 11,482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.57 : 20,748.60 = 8,321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.57/20,748.60 = 8,321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.57x = 20,748.60 × 8,321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.57x = 172,655,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,655,532.67/15,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.37

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