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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.68, 20,750.09 and 8,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.68, 20,750.09 and 8,322.32 is: 11,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.68 : 20,750.09 = 8,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.68/20,750.09 = 8,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.68x = 20,750.09 × 8,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.68x = 172,688,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,688,743.65/15,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,484.50

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