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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,038.74, 20,753.24 and 8,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,038.74, 20,753.24 and 8,323.96 is: 11,486.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038.74 : 20,753.24 = 8,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038.74/20,753.24 = 8,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038.74x = 20,753.24 × 8,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038.74x = 172,749,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,749,139.63/15,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.94

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