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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.65, 20,760.06 and 8,330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.65, 20,760.06 and 8,330.41 is: 11,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.65 : 20,760.06 = 8,330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.65/20,760.06 = 8,330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.65x = 20,760.06 × 8,330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.65x = 172,939,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,939,868.61/15,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,496.64

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