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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.43, 20,751.12 and 8,323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.43, 20,751.12 and 8,323.07 is: 11,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.43 : 20,751.12 = 8,323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.43/20,751.12 = 8,323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.43x = 20,751.12 × 8,323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.43x = 172,712,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,712,920.58/15,037.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.54

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