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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.24, 20,761.71 and 8,329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.24, 20,761.71 and 8,329.87 is: 11,495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.24 : 20,761.71 = 8,329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.24/20,761.71 = 8,329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.24x = 20,761.71 × 8,329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.24x = 172,942,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,942,303.63/15,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.58

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