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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.01, 20,721.88 and 8,301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.01, 20,721.88 and 8,301.55 is: 11,455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.01 : 20,721.88 = 8,301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.01/20,721.88 = 8,301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.01x = 20,721.88 × 8,301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.01x = 172,023,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,023,722.91/15,017.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,455.26

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