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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.44, 20,717.54 and 8,298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.44, 20,717.54 and 8,298.17 is: 11,451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.44 : 20,717.54 = 8,298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.44/20,717.54 = 8,298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.44x = 20,717.54 × 8,298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.44x = 171,917,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,917,523.82/15,012.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,451.67

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