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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.18, 20,713.93 and 8,296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.18, 20,713.93 and 8,296.26 is: 11,448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.18 : 20,713.93 = 8,296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.18/20,713.93 = 8,296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.18x = 20,713.93 × 8,296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.18x = 171,848,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,848,148.90/15,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.77

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