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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.72, 20,759.06 and 8,328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.72, 20,759.06 and 8,328.45 is: 11,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.72 : 20,759.06 = 8,328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.72/20,759.06 = 8,328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.72x = 20,759.06 × 8,328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.72x = 172,890,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,890,793.26/15,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.32

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