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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.10, 20,759.67 and 8,329.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.10, 20,759.67 and 8,329.37 is: 11,494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.10 : 20,759.67 = 8,329.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.10/20,759.67 = 8,329.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.10x = 20,759.67 × 8,329.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.10x = 172,914,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,914,868.71/15,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.63

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