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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.20, 20,714.26 and 8,295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.20, 20,714.26 and 8,295.76 is: 11,448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.20 : 20,714.26 = 8,295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.20/20,714.26 = 8,295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.20x = 20,714.26 × 8,295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.20x = 171,840,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,840,529.54/15,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.25

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