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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.17, 20,719.40 and 8,299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.17, 20,719.40 and 8,299.47 is: 11,453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.17 : 20,719.40 = 8,299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.17/20,719.40 = 8,299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.17x = 20,719.40 × 8,299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.17x = 171,960,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,960,028.34/15,014.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,453.18

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