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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.87, 20,715.62 and 8,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.87, 20,715.62 and 8,297.30 is: 11,449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.87 : 20,715.62 = 8,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.87/20,715.62 = 8,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.87x = 20,715.62 × 8,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.87x = 171,883,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,883,724.13/15,011.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,449.86

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