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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.11, 20,714.64 and 8,296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.11, 20,714.64 and 8,296.59 is: 11,448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.11 : 20,714.64 = 8,296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.11/20,714.64 = 8,296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.11x = 20,714.64 × 8,296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.11x = 171,860,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,860,875.08/15,011.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.91

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