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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.47, 20,772.99 and 8,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.47, 20,772.99 and 8,337.96 is: 11,506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.47 : 20,772.99 = 8,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.47/20,772.99 = 8,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.47x = 20,772.99 × 8,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.47x = 173,204,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,204,453.30/15,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.71

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