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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.26, 20,773.47 and 8,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.26, 20,773.47 and 8,338.88 is: 11,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.26 : 20,773.47 = 8,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.26/20,773.47 = 8,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.26x = 20,773.47 × 8,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.26x = 173,227,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,227,473.51/15,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.64

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