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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.67, 20,711.06 and 8,293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.67, 20,711.06 and 8,293.51 is: 11,445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.67 : 20,711.06 = 8,293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.67/20,711.06 = 8,293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.67x = 20,711.06 × 8,293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.67x = 171,767,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,767,383.22/15,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.31

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