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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.65, 20,768.73 and 8,335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.65, 20,768.73 and 8,335.75 is: 11,502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.65 : 20,768.73 = 8,335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.65/20,768.73 = 8,335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.65x = 20,768.73 × 8,335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.65x = 173,122,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,122,941.10/15,050.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.69

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