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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.26, 20,710.02 and 8,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.26, 20,710.02 and 8,383.26 is: 11,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.26 : 20,710.02 = 8,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.26/20,710.02 = 8,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.26x = 20,710.02 × 8,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.26x = 173,617,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,617,482.27/15,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.90

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