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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.63, 20,709.03 and 8,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.63, 20,709.03 and 8,292.72 is: 11,443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.63 : 20,709.03 = 8,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.63/20,709.03 = 8,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.63x = 20,709.03 × 8,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.63x = 171,734,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,734,187.26/15,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.89

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