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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.94, 20,705.75 and 8,290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.94, 20,705.75 and 8,290.49 is: 11,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.94 : 20,705.75 = 8,290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.94/20,705.75 = 8,290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.94x = 20,705.75 × 8,290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.94x = 171,660,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,660,823.63/15,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.29

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