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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.89, 20,773.14 and 8,338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.89, 20,773.14 and 8,338.65 is: 11,507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.89 : 20,773.14 = 8,338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.89/20,773.14 = 8,338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.89x = 20,773.14 × 8,338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.89x = 173,219,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,219,943.86/15,052.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.42

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