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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.46, 20,759.29 and 8,328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.46, 20,759.29 and 8,328.61 is: 11,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.46 : 20,759.29 = 8,328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.46/20,759.29 = 8,328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.46x = 20,759.29 × 8,328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.46x = 172,896,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,896,030.29/15,043.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.10

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