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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.58, 20,711.88 and 8,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.58, 20,711.88 and 8,294.40 is: 11,446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.58 : 20,711.88 = 8,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.58/20,711.88 = 8,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.58x = 20,711.88 × 8,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.58x = 171,792,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,792,617.47/15,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,446.29

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