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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.44, 20,709.23 and 8,293.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.44, 20,709.23 and 8,293.00 is: 11,443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.44 : 20,709.23 = 8,293.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.44/20,709.23 = 8,293.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.44x = 20,709.23 × 8,293.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.44x = 171,741,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,741,613.31/15,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.77

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