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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.24, 20,891.25 and 8,332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.24, 20,891.25 and 8,332.53 is: 11,499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.24 : 20,891.25 = 8,332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.24/20,891.25 = 8,332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.24x = 20,891.25 × 8,332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.24x = 174,076,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,076,967.36/15,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.15

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