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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.94, 20,766.22 and 8,333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.94, 20,766.22 and 8,333.43 is: 11,500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.94 : 20,766.22 = 8,333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.94/20,766.22 = 8,333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.94x = 20,766.22 × 8,333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.94x = 173,053,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,053,788.90/15,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.16

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