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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.28, 20,758.02 and 8,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.28, 20,758.02 and 8,236.28 is: 11,365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.28 : 20,758.02 = 8,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.28/20,758.02 = 8,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.28x = 20,758.02 × 8,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.28x = 170,968,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,968,864.97/15,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,365.89

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