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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.62, 20,761.32 and 8,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.62, 20,761.32 and 8,330.10 is: 11,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.62 : 20,761.32 = 8,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.62/20,761.32 = 8,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.62x = 20,761.32 × 8,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.62x = 172,943,871.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,943,871.73/15,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.40

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