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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.66, 20,759.36 and 8,328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.66, 20,759.36 and 8,328.90 is: 11,494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.66 : 20,759.36 = 8,328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.66/20,759.36 = 8,328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.66x = 20,759.36 × 8,328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.66x = 172,902,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,902,681.60/15,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.15

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