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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.71, 20,759.10 and 8,328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.71, 20,759.10 and 8,328.44 is: 11,493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.71 : 20,759.10 = 8,328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.71/20,759.10 = 8,328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.71x = 20,759.10 × 8,328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.71x = 172,890,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,890,918.80/15,042.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.34

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