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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.88, 20,771.38 and 8,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.88, 20,771.38 and 8,337.49 is: 11,505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.88 : 20,771.38 = 8,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.88/20,771.38 = 8,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.88x = 20,771.38 × 8,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.88x = 173,181,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,181,173.04/15,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.62

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