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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.94, 20,751.74 and 8,323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.94, 20,751.74 and 8,323.31 is: 11,486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.94 : 20,751.74 = 8,323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.94/20,751.74 = 8,323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.94x = 20,751.74 × 8,323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.94x = 172,723,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,723,136.62/15,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.59

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