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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.74, 20,770.94 and 8,338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.74, 20,770.94 and 8,338.01 is: 11,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.74 : 20,770.94 = 8,338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.74/20,770.94 = 8,338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.74x = 20,770.94 × 8,338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.74x = 173,188,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,188,159.88/15,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.42

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