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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.41, 20,713.41 and 8,295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.41, 20,713.41 and 8,295.93 is: 11,447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.41 : 20,713.41 = 8,295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.41/20,713.41 = 8,295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.41x = 20,713.41 × 8,295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.41x = 171,836,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,836,999.42/15,010.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,447.86

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