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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.67, 20,766.63 and 8,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.67, 20,766.63 and 8,333.16 is: 11,500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.67 : 20,766.63 = 8,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.67/20,766.63 = 8,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.67x = 20,766.63 × 8,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.67x = 173,051,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,051,650.45/15,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.23

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