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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.47, 20,706.00 and 8,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.47, 20,706.00 and 8,289.68 is: 11,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.47 : 20,706.00 = 8,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.47/20,706.00 = 8,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.47x = 20,706.00 × 8,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.47x = 171,646,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,646,072.63/15,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.43

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