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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.10, 20,756.64 and 8,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.10, 20,756.64 and 8,235.74 is: 11,365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.10 : 20,756.64 = 8,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.10/20,756.64 = 8,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.10x = 20,756.64 × 8,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.10x = 170,946,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,946,290.31/15,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,365.28

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