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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.88, 20,717.16 and 8,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.88, 20,717.16 and 8,299.12 is: 11,452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.88 : 20,717.16 = 8,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.88/20,717.16 = 8,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.88x = 20,717.16 × 8,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.88x = 171,934,196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,934,196.90/15,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,452.45

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