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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.10, 20,705.88 and 8,289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.10, 20,705.88 and 8,289.89 is: 11,440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.10 : 20,705.88 = 8,289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.10/20,705.88 = 8,289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.10x = 20,705.88 × 8,289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.10x = 171,649,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,649,322.57/15,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.16

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