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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.12, 20,710.13 and 8,293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.12, 20,710.13 and 8,293.03 is: 11,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.12 : 20,710.13 = 8,293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.12/20,710.13 = 8,293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.12x = 20,710.13 × 8,293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.12x = 171,749,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,749,636.15/15,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.55

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