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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.76, 20,755.67 and 8,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.76, 20,755.67 and 8,326.26 is: 11,489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.76 : 20,755.67 = 8,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.76/20,755.67 = 8,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.76x = 20,755.67 × 8,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.76x = 172,817,063.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,817,063.26/15,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,489.92

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