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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.10, 20,713.82 and 8,296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.10, 20,713.82 and 8,296.18 is: 11,448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.10 : 20,713.82 = 8,296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.10/20,713.82 = 8,296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.10x = 20,713.82 × 8,296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.10x = 171,845,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,845,579.21/15,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.66

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