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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.41, 20,760.66 and 8,329.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.41, 20,760.66 and 8,329.77 is: 11,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.41 : 20,760.66 = 8,329.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.41/20,760.66 = 8,329.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.41x = 20,760.66 × 8,329.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.41x = 172,931,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,931,522.85/15,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.50

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