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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.97, 20,720.88 and 8,301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.97, 20,720.88 and 8,301.15 is: 11,455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.97 : 20,720.88 = 8,301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.97/20,720.88 = 8,301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.97x = 20,720.88 × 8,301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.97x = 172,007,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,007,133.01/15,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,455.71

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