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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.19, 20,719.43 and 8,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.19, 20,719.43 and 8,300.12 is: 11,454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.19 : 20,719.43 = 8,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.19/20,719.43 = 8,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.19x = 20,719.43 × 8,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.19x = 171,973,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,973,792.92/15,013.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,454.85

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