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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.10, 20,713.52 and 8,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.10, 20,713.52 and 8,296.32 is: 11,447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.10 : 20,713.52 = 8,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.10/20,713.52 = 8,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.10x = 20,713.52 × 8,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.10x = 171,845,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,845,990.25/15,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,447.93

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