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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.57, 20,773.72 and 8,338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.57, 20,773.72 and 8,338.84 is: 11,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.57 : 20,773.72 = 8,338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.57/20,773.72 = 8,338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.57x = 20,773.72 × 8,338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.57x = 173,228,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,228,727.28/15,052.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.25

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