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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.70, 20,709.43 and 8,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.70, 20,709.43 and 8,292.26 is: 11,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.70 : 20,709.43 = 8,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.70/20,709.43 = 8,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.70x = 20,709.43 × 8,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.70x = 171,727,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,727,978.01/15,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.42

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