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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.28, 20,759.40 and 8,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.28, 20,759.40 and 8,237.28 is: 11,367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.28 : 20,759.40 = 8,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.28/20,759.40 = 8,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.28x = 20,759.40 × 8,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.28x = 171,000,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,000,990.43/15,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,367.27

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