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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014, 20,719.32 and 8,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014, 20,719.32 and 8,391.28 is: 11,579.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014 : 20,719.32 = 8,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014/20,719.32 = 8,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014x = 20,719.32 × 8,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014x = 173,861,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,861,615.53/15,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.97

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