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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.05, 20,757.52 and 8,327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.05, 20,757.52 and 8,327.96 is: 11,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.05 : 20,757.52 = 8,327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.05/20,757.52 = 8,327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.05x = 20,757.52 × 8,327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.05x = 172,867,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,867,850.64/15,042.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,492.30

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