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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.01, 20,761.53 and 8,330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.01, 20,761.53 and 8,330.51 is: 11,495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.01 : 20,761.53 = 8,330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.01/20,761.53 = 8,330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.01x = 20,761.53 × 8,330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.01x = 172,954,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,954,133.28/15,045.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.78

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