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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.84, 20,750.31 and 8,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.84, 20,750.31 and 8,322.48 is: 11,484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.84 : 20,750.31 = 8,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.84/20,750.31 = 8,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.84x = 20,750.31 × 8,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.84x = 172,694,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,694,039.97/15,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,484.73

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