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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.08, 20,712.40 and 8,295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.08, 20,712.40 and 8,295.02 is: 11,447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.08 : 20,712.40 = 8,295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.08/20,712.40 = 8,295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.08x = 20,712.40 × 8,295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.08x = 171,809,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,809,772.25/15,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,447.82

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