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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.78, 20,716.56 and 8,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.78, 20,716.56 and 8,297.96 is: 11,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.78 : 20,716.56 = 8,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.78/20,716.56 = 8,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.78x = 20,716.56 × 8,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.78x = 171,905,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,905,082.63/15,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,451.35

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