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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.82, 20,703.71 and 8,287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.82, 20,703.71 and 8,287.98 is: 11,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.82 : 20,703.71 = 8,287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.82/20,703.71 = 8,287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.82x = 20,703.71 × 8,287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.82x = 171,591,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,591,877.49/15,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,437.31

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