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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.59, 20,767.08 and 8,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.59, 20,767.08 and 8,334.50 is: 11,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.59 : 20,767.08 = 8,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.59/20,767.08 = 8,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.59x = 20,767.08 × 8,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.59x = 173,083,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,083,155.68/15,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.62

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