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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.08, 20,765.64 and 8,333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.08, 20,765.64 and 8,333.63 is: 11,500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.08 : 20,765.64 = 8,333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.08/20,765.64 = 8,333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.08x = 20,765.64 × 8,333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.08x = 173,053,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,053,259.14/15,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.02

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