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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.71, 20,754.12 and 8,324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.71, 20,754.12 and 8,324.87 is: 11,487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.71 : 20,754.12 = 8,324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.71/20,754.12 = 8,324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.71x = 20,754.12 × 8,324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.71x = 172,775,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,775,247.19/15,039.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.94

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