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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043, 20,759.39 and 8,329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043, 20,759.39 and 8,329.09 is: 11,494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043 : 20,759.39 = 8,329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043/20,759.39 = 8,329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043x = 20,759.39 × 8,329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043x = 172,906,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,906,827.66/15,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.17

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