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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.18, 20,719.95 and 8,299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.18, 20,719.95 and 8,299.91 is: 11,454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.18 : 20,719.95 = 8,299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.18/20,719.95 = 8,299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.18x = 20,719.95 × 8,299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.18x = 171,973,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,973,720.20/15,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,454.09

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