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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.02, 20,704.04 and 8,289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.02, 20,704.04 and 8,289.11 is: 11,438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.02 : 20,704.04 = 8,289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.02/20,704.04 = 8,289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.02x = 20,704.04 × 8,289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.02x = 171,618,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,618,065.00/15,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,438.90

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