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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.46, 20,773.92 and 8,339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.46, 20,773.92 and 8,339.18 is: 11,508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.46 : 20,773.92 = 8,339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.46/20,773.92 = 8,339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.46x = 20,773.92 × 8,339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.46x = 173,237,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,237,463.49/15,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.15

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