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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.30, 20,756.46 and 8,235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.30, 20,756.46 and 8,235.02 is: 11,364.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.30 : 20,756.46 = 8,235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.30/20,756.46 = 8,235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.30x = 20,756.46 × 8,235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.30x = 170,929,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,929,863.23/15,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,364.04

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