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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.16, 20,713.90 and 8,295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.16, 20,713.90 and 8,295.64 is: 11,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.16 : 20,713.90 = 8,295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.16/20,713.90 = 8,295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.16x = 20,713.90 × 8,295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.16x = 171,835,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,835,057.40/15,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,447.92

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