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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.89, 20,712.17 and 8,294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.89, 20,712.17 and 8,294.90 is: 11,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.89 : 20,712.17 = 8,294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.89/20,712.17 = 8,294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.89x = 20,712.17 × 8,294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.89x = 171,805,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,805,275.37/15,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,446.90

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