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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.64, 20,759.60 and 8,329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.64, 20,759.60 and 8,329.00 is: 11,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.64 : 20,759.60 = 8,329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.64/20,759.60 = 8,329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.64x = 20,759.60 × 8,329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.64x = 172,906,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,906,786.35/15,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.45

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