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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.23, 20,713.31 and 8,295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.23, 20,713.31 and 8,295.14 is: 11,447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.23 : 20,713.31 = 8,295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.23/20,713.31 = 8,295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.23x = 20,713.31 × 8,295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.23x = 171,819,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,819,661.27/15,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,447.60

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