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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.07, 20,718.03 and 8,389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.07, 20,718.03 and 8,389.07 is: 11,576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.07 : 20,718.03 = 8,389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.07/20,718.03 = 8,389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.07x = 20,718.03 × 8,389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.07x = 173,804,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,804,858.40/15,013.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,576.91

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