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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.35, 20,761.51 and 8,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.35, 20,761.51 and 8,673.20 is: 11,967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.35 : 20,761.51 = 8,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.35/20,761.51 = 8,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.35x = 20,761.51 × 8,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.35x = 180,068,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,068,728.53/15,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,967.60

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