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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.19, 20,710.27 and 8,293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.19, 20,710.27 and 8,293.75 is: 11,444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.19 : 20,710.27 = 8,293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.19/20,710.27 = 8,293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.19x = 20,710.27 × 8,293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.19x = 171,765,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,765,760.34/15,008.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.81

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