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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.32, 20,710.44 and 8,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.32, 20,710.44 and 8,293.68 is: 11,445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.32 : 20,710.44 = 8,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.32/20,710.44 = 8,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.32x = 20,710.44 × 8,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.32x = 171,765,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,765,762.02/15,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.47

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