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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.76, 20,704.47 and 8,289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.76, 20,704.47 and 8,289.45 is: 11,439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.76 : 20,704.47 = 8,289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.76/20,704.47 = 8,289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.76x = 20,704.47 × 8,289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.76x = 171,628,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,628,565.32/15,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,439.04

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