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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.99, 20,768.08 and 8,335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.99, 20,768.08 and 8,335.22 is: 11,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.99 : 20,768.08 = 8,335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.99/20,768.08 = 8,335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.99x = 20,768.08 × 8,335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.99x = 173,106,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,106,523.55/15,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.10

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