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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.96, 20,720.50 and 8,300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.96, 20,720.50 and 8,300.76 is: 11,454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.96 : 20,720.50 = 8,300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.96/20,720.50 = 8,300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.96x = 20,720.50 × 8,300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.96x = 171,995,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,995,897.58/15,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,454.97

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