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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.98, 20,721.74 and 8,301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.98, 20,721.74 and 8,301.89 is: 11,456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.98 : 20,721.74 = 8,301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.98/20,721.74 = 8,301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.98x = 20,721.74 × 8,301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.98x = 172,029,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,029,616.38/15,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,456.43

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