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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.31, 20,772.36 and 8,246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.31, 20,772.36 and 8,246.51 is: 11,380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.31 : 20,772.36 = 8,246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.31/20,772.36 = 8,246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.31x = 20,772.36 × 8,246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.31x = 171,299,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,299,448.50/15,052.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.28

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