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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.26, 20,711.40 and 8,384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.26, 20,711.40 and 8,384.26 is: 11,570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.26 : 20,711.40 = 8,384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.26/20,711.40 = 8,384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.26x = 20,711.40 × 8,384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.26x = 173,649,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,649,762.56/15,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.28

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