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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.74, 20,753.28 and 8,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.74, 20,753.28 and 8,324.44 is: 11,486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.74 : 20,753.28 = 8,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.74/20,753.28 = 8,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.74x = 20,753.28 × 8,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.74x = 172,759,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,759,382.28/15,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.86

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