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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013, 20,717.94 and 8,390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013, 20,717.94 and 8,390.28 is: 11,578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013 : 20,717.94 = 8,390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013/20,717.94 = 8,390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013x = 20,717.94 × 8,390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013x = 173,829,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,829,317.62/15,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,578.59

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