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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.26, 20,767.64 and 8,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.26, 20,767.64 and 8,334.50 is: 11,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.26 : 20,767.64 = 8,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.26/20,767.64 = 8,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.26x = 20,767.64 × 8,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.26x = 173,087,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,087,895.58/15,049.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.42

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