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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.58, 20,769.62 and 8,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.58, 20,769.62 and 8,336.48 is: 11,504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.58 : 20,769.62 = 8,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.58/20,769.62 = 8,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.58x = 20,769.62 × 8,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.58x = 173,145,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,145,521.74/15,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.24

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