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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.79, 20,709.30 and 8,291.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.79, 20,709.30 and 8,291.89 is: 11,442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.79 : 20,709.30 = 8,291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.79/20,709.30 = 8,291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.79x = 20,709.30 × 8,291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.79x = 171,719,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,719,237.58/15,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,442.77

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