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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.87, 20,763.71 and 8,332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.87, 20,763.71 and 8,332.09 is: 11,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.87 : 20,763.71 = 8,332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.87/20,763.71 = 8,332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.87x = 20,763.71 × 8,332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.87x = 173,005,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,005,100.45/15,045.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.51

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