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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.49, 20,716.24 and 8,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.49, 20,716.24 and 8,297.20 is: 11,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.49 : 20,716.24 = 8,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.49/20,716.24 = 8,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.49x = 20,716.24 × 8,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.49x = 171,886,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,886,786.53/15,011.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,450.35

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