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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.46, 20,764.88 and 8,332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.46, 20,764.88 and 8,332.83 is: 11,499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.46 : 20,764.88 = 8,332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.46/20,764.88 = 8,332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.46x = 20,764.88 × 8,332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.46x = 173,030,173.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,030,173.35/15,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.73

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