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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.28, 20,759.40 and 8,328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.28, 20,759.40 and 8,328.84 is: 11,492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.28 : 20,759.40 = 8,328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.28/20,759.40 = 8,328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.28x = 20,759.40 × 8,328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.28x = 172,901,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,901,721.10/15,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,492.85

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