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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.08, 20,714.04 and 8,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.08, 20,714.04 and 8,295.60 is: 11,448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.08 : 20,714.04 = 8,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.08/20,714.04 = 8,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.08x = 20,714.04 × 8,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.08x = 171,835,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,835,390.22/15,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.00

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