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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.67, 20,751.65 and 8,322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.67, 20,751.65 and 8,322.89 is: 11,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.67 : 20,751.65 = 8,322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.67/20,751.65 = 8,322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.67x = 20,751.65 × 8,322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.67x = 172,713,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,713,700.27/15,037.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.40

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