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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.16, 20,717.78 and 8,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.16, 20,717.78 and 8,299.82 is: 11,452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.16 : 20,717.78 = 8,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.16/20,717.78 = 8,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.16x = 20,717.78 × 8,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.16x = 171,953,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,953,738.56/15,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,452.77

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