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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.16, 20,756.97 and 8,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.16, 20,756.97 and 8,326.90 is: 11,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.16 : 20,756.97 = 8,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.16/20,756.97 = 8,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.16x = 20,756.97 × 8,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.16x = 172,841,239.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,841,239.44/15,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,491.21

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