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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.43, 20,716.57 and 8,638.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.43, 20,716.57 and 8,638.99 is: 11,922.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.43 : 20,716.57 = 8,638.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.43/20,716.57 = 8,638.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.43x = 20,716.57 × 8,638.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.43x = 178,970,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,970,277.76/15,011.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,922.27

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