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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.10, 20,703.90 and 8,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.10, 20,703.90 and 8,288.20 is: 11,437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.10 : 20,703.90 = 8,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.10/20,703.90 = 8,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.10x = 20,703.90 × 8,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.10x = 171,598,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,598,063.98/15,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,437.51

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