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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.76, 20,721.32 and 8,301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.76, 20,721.32 and 8,301.48 is: 11,455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.76 : 20,721.32 = 8,301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.76/20,721.32 = 8,301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.76x = 20,721.32 × 8,301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.76x = 172,017,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,017,623.55/15,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,455.04

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