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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.95, 20,764.18 and 8,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.95, 20,764.18 and 8,332.32 is: 11,499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.95 : 20,764.18 = 8,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.95/20,764.18 = 8,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.95x = 20,764.18 × 8,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.95x = 173,013,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,013,792.30/15,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.03

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